I'm going with my friend to there friends b-day party. I don't personally know them. What is an apporpiate gift to give someone you don't know? If money is suggested what is a good amount?
2007-09-26 00:44:11 · 22 answers · asked by Supa' 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You do not know the person and to bring a gift at all is unnecessary. If you decide you do not want to go empty-handed, your gift should be along the lines of a hostess gift--nothing more elaborate than a token. A small box of chocolates, a nicely boxed set of notecards, some gift soaps or the like.
2007-09-26 03:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by lfh1213 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you're really not required to bring anything at all if you were invited by your friend and not the b-day person. But a card is a nice gesture but it should be generic. A plant is also a nice gesture because it's the same when visiting someone's home for the first time.
If the person is young (school age) then you make a great impression on the parents at least.
Have a good time.
2007-09-26 00:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by Yulik MahBaht 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are very sweet to want to bring a gift, although you aren't obligated to do so, since you aren't personally aquainted with the guest of honor. As far as what to bring you don't give enough details for me to give a good answer. If this is an adult's birthday, a bottle of wine might work. If this is an under 21 crowd, some munchies would work...like a box of chocolates or something.
2007-09-26 03:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not obligated to give a gift. However, if you are inclined to do so, a gift certificate is always nice. Be sure, though, not to pick a store that may not be appropriate for the birthday person. For example, pet store gift certificate for a pet-less person.
2007-09-26 00:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Lighthouse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a male or female?
As you are unacquainted with the birthday person, I wouldn't bother with a gift, but it is nice of you not to go empty-handed.
What about a little arrangement of flowers in a Happy Birthday coffee cup?
2007-09-26 00:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Tseruyah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money seems VERY rude. Perhaps a nice candle. They are good for people you know really well as well as nicely impersonal. They are handy in a blackout and look pretty during the day. Watch out for overly scented candles some people are allergic.
2007-09-26 01:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by soundproof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For someone you don't know give some fancy soap costing about $4-$5.
2007-09-26 05:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING is appropriate!
You are going with your friend.
It's appropriate for your FRIEND to bring a gift, but NOT for YOU to bring a gift.
Money would NOT be appropriate! That would be gauche.
A very nice birthday card is the ONLY thing that would be appropriate for you to give.
2007-09-26 00:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would go with a card with money in it and give the exact amount of their age assuming you know their age 20=$20
2007-09-26 00:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by suan b 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe a gift certificate/card to a store that carries multiple items (Target, Best Buy, etc.). No less than $20, no more than $40 for a stranger. Shoot, they're lucky to get anything really.
2007-09-26 00:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by LetMeBe 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋