My boyfriend and I have just recently started dating (just under a month) but his family wants to meet me this coming weekend. His Nephew is having his birthday party Sunday morning and I was invited. I'm just wondering if I need to get him a little birthday present...or not...thanks for the help!!
2007-07-26 18:49:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sorry, my boyfriend's nephew is turing 5 and it's a bowling birthday party...if that matters. Also I'm 22...I'm trying to make the adult decision lol
2007-07-26 18:59:23 · update #1
You're going as a couple, and you just started dating. You should arrive together, and your boyfriend should purchase a gift from the two of you.
2007-07-26 18:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can sign your name to your boyfriend's card, but it will make a nice impression if you bring a little something on your own. As long as it's tasteful and small, the family will likely say, "Wasn't that nice of Britt to bring a little something?"
There are so many wonderful gifts for 5-year-old boys, it shouldn't be too hard to pick something out--just use your good judgement--you don't know if this is a family that doesn't care for violent action figures. LEGOS are wonderful, and there are many sets for under $10. (Just make sure the age range is appropriate.) A Hot Wheels set would also be good, as would a mini-basketball. There are also many board games that would fit the bill. Good luck meeting the family.
2007-07-27 21:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat it as you would a normal invitation. You are invited to a party so take a gift. Doesnt matter who you go with. Look at it like this. Lets say five friends were all going to somebody´s birthday. In general each would take a gift. Same applies here.
2007-07-26 22:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by insp.clouseau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you just met your boyfriend, ask him what he thinks then may your decision depending on his answer or ask the boyfriend if he is planning on getting a gift. Personally, I'll hold off on buying the gift until you get to meet the nephew.
2007-07-27 03:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by Bestatheart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't spend more then $5. this way you look good because you took a gift but if the relationship don't work out it's not a loss because it was only $5.
go to any dollar store and pick out 1-3 small $1. gifts, and put all 3 in a gift bag, or some thing. get creative. or in a HUGE box so he has to dig it all out. you know how that goes. This way it's fun and you thought of him.
Or buy a card and slip $5. in the card.
I wouldn't go empty handed <-- my wife just told me to say that.
2007-07-26 18:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by tinyv 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, since you were invited, it's only polite to bring a present to a birthday party.
2007-07-26 18:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by cherry_bananas_cookies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say, if you're invited to the party, bring him a little present. That's what you would do if you were invited to any party. It'll make you look super classy.
2007-07-26 20:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok...because you have been invited, if you go, YES. If you can't make it, still yes...and make your apologies as appropriate through your boyfriend.
Just remember that the party is about him, and not you...so try to avoid letting the family make you the centre of attention.
2007-07-26 19:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you were invited to the party, i would buy a present. but nothing too extravagant.
2007-07-27 01:35:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't. I once did just the same thing and regretted it because we broke up a few months later. Your bf should be the one buying him a gift, and putting your name on it too.
2007-07-26 18:56:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋