I've invited 11 people and guest asking for RSVP to a cool bar in NYC and I'm unsure if a party gift would be appropriate or just weird. The party is for no other reason then to invite a bunch of newer friends to have a social and check out a new place.
2007-09-21 13:26:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Maybe I need to clarify a bit- I sent an email invitation for a gathering at a Bar in NYC with people that I've met since moving here. Most are acquaintances and the reason for the gathering was listed as "happy happy joy joy." This is not a "dinner" it's a bar in ny.
2007-09-21 16:26:16 · update #1
the rsvp is because there is a possibility for 20 or more people and I have to request a table when we get there. Having a table for 10 will not due when there are so many more.
2007-09-21 16:28:58 · update #2
Silly party favors, but nothing more serious or expensive than that. It's sweet and generous of you to throw a party. Have fun!
2007-09-22 00:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by Parrot Eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I received your invitation, and an RSVP with it, I'd assume that you are paying for all the drinks. Is this the case? If not, you have really broken etiquette about invitations, and this could be a quite expensive or embarrassing situation you've gotten yourself into.
If you are actually paying, I'd be bringing you a small gift, but no need for you to give the guests gifts.
Your additional details do not change the fact that some of these people may expect that you are going to pay. I know you aren't, and clarification probably should be made unless the invite itself was more clear than this question and your details. Whatever the reason for the RSVP, if the people don't know that, they THINK you are paying.
2007-09-21 14:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've just invited people to meet you at a bar for a little social gathering. Gifts are not required. It isn't a shower or birthday or some other special occasion, it's just a bunch of people meeting for cocktails. Frankly unless you are buying all the drinks, you don't need an RSVP.
2007-09-21 13:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No gifts - that would be strange. And I would agree that unless you plan on paying for all, no RSVP required. To me the RSVP implies you would be paying and need to know how many to expect in order to do so......
2007-09-21 13:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by jkc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a normal invitation comes the expectation that the receipients bring gifts, unless the invitation specifically states, "No gifts, please." So, if you do not wish gifts to be brought, then the invititations should have the "No gifts, please" tag line on the bottom.
Have a polite day!
2007-09-21 14:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its just going out so no gift. the invitation will give the tone of the occasion. birthday retirement anniversary etc
2007-09-21 14:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by T-Max 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no gift is needed...it's just a few people getting together to try out a new place. theres no reason to give gifts
2007-09-21 13:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by made it to the top 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋