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sstexasgirl
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 Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: When should you take a housewarming gift to family member new home? Do you wait for invitation? Why?Why not? |
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| We are less than 5 mi from three family members. Should we (the proud owners of our first home) expect some/any acknowledgement? Is it wrong to expect in-laws to acknowledge the purchase of first home and be shocked when they blamed their failing on 'us' for not sending a formal invitation? |
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nora r
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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| When I know for sure they have moved in, I wouldn't expect an invitation, I'd go over( if it was a family member I liked,lol) I'd take a small appliance, like a coffee maker or toaster, as a gift, if I was sure they didn't have one, or I'd just bring some food over( like a pizza or some chinese food) |
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Kelly S
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Usually, you would be expected to throw a "house-warming party" and invite everyone to the "roof-wetting".Then it would be appropriate for everyone to bring a gift, flowers, cards to welcome you on the acquisition of your new home. |
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Ally
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Most people will give you a week or two to settle in before they drop in with a housewarming gift. Ive never heard of new home owners having to send out invitaions though. |
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dottielasvegas
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Let me get this straight. You think the family should bring you a gift because you bought a home? Yes, your attitude is wrong. They do not owe you a gift just because you bought a home. |
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