2007-09-24 16:08:46 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I always like to bring something...maybe flowers or I stop at the bakery for some little treats. If I know the person likes chocolates maybe a nice gift box of chocolates.
2007-09-24 22:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's perhaps the question to be considered on a case-by-case basis. My response is
(1) If it's the first I'm invited by the person, I'll bring with me a small gift.
(2) If I'm frequently invited and we are close, reciprocal invitations may replace the need for gifts.
Picking a gift is perhaps much more of a trial than deciding whether to bring one at all. The best possible thing is you can easily afford to buy him/her the very thing he/she adores or needs. If you know his/her hobbies or taste, you still stand a good chance of picking an appropriate gift. If no such information is available, there are some gifts that are generally well received in a given cultural background (e.g. a bottle of wine, cookies, flowers, etc.) But still there is the question of whom you're calling upon. Oh, dear, this is a question worthy of a tome of analysis... =)
2007-09-24 16:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bringing a gift is just a way to be polite. It's not a requirement. But depending on the invitation, you can grab some drinks or food or to be neutral just bring flowers to the lady of the house and you're set. She'll be happy.
2007-09-24 16:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is like a 'thank you' gift.
Often in small parties, and if your host drinks wine - bring wine, or chocolates or small bouquet of flowers - nothing personal or too expensive. If it's a large party, again, you can bring wine - it never fails.
If it's an all guy party - beer and snacks.
if it's all girls, bring deserts, good looking fruits, tea or coffee.
try not to bring things like picture frames or candle sticks or vases and little things that you think will make their lives better, I get them sometimes, and I really never don't know what to do with them. Who would like 10 key holders and tuberware? i don't have that many keys and I already have food container thank you. I'd rather have something to munch on.
2007-09-24 17:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Red Rabbit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is an event like a party or dinner, it is polite to bring a hostess gift. These are usually small things like a nice candle, some potpourri, or a bottle of wine. It doesn't have to be expensive, but be sure to keep the hosts' tastes in mind and go for quality over quantity.
2007-09-24 16:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Snickle Beast 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i do unless it's a really close friend and it would be awkward to buy each other a weekly gift :) but we're not wine drinkers, so i will bring some starbucks beans or a pretty candle or some gourmet thing in a pretty jar i find at the market. if we drank more, i would bring wine every time; i think that's a nice invitation gift.
2007-09-24 16:12:25 · answer #6 · answered by Hot Lips 4077 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scattergories ... and my ever-funny personality.
Of course, my friends are far from "prim and proper" and we give each other little gifts all the time (silly kaychains, Tupperware, home-burned CD's, etc).
If I were invited to a REAL party (gasp!) I'd probably bring something sensible (like a doily -- I make them) or if a man was hosting, I'd probably bring along my husband ... LOL ... or a pocket tool kit (army knife) type thing. Good luck!
2007-09-24 16:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I many times pick to convey wine from a close-by winery (I stay close to a wine path). If i think of that the hosts could desire to no longer drink I ask what they're serving for dinner and placed across something to compliment it (I basically try this with associates who're no longer anal retentive approximately their cooking). another presents could desire to be plant existence or Yankee candles.
2016-10-09 19:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it's for a dinner party or a party-party...not if we're casually sharing a meal. Even in that case, you could just stop for a small bouquet. My mom's theory was to never show up empty-handed and to always do something that will make them want to invite you back. (I also always help clean up or clear.) You sound like you want to be a gracious guest.
2007-09-24 17:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by betternher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Food, wine, or beer depending on the person. The food I bring is usually a side dish to complement whatever they are cooking.
2007-09-24 16:11:56 · answer #10 · answered by water lover 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋