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KFP <3
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 Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: Housewarming Party/Gifts? |
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| A co-worker recently moved into a new house. She wants to throw a housewarming party. Instead of recieving appliances etc. she said money or gift cards would be the best (considering she already has all the appliances and such she needs) ... how does she nicely incorporate on the invitation that money and gift cards would be so much better/easier without being "tacky"? Thanks!! |
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twinspulstwo
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| ask for bottles of wine, or donations to a worthy cause |
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serpasc2007
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| agift card to bath and body works like something for her. or to bed, bath and beyond. |
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Jade
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Hiya,Sorry but that is sooooooooo tacky! You can word that any way you like in an invitation but the bottom line is that every guest will know you are asking for a form of cash and that is just terrible.Just my opinion. |
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mys
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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| I dont necessarily think she can mention that without it just being like that. Maybe she should just request gift receipts, that way if she gets something she doesnt need/want she can return it and end up with cash anyway. Chances are some people are automatically going to show up with gift cards, since they dont know what you need, and some of them will probably ask you what you need anyway, which is when you say you were hoping to get some gift cards etc... OR you could simply make a list of items you (she) needs or wants that she intends to spend the gift cards on, that way people will know what to get, OR you can even register on a website such as walmart, so people will be able to see what she wants, and see if someone already purchased it, thats what I did for my housewarming party =] and it worked out great! =] |
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Lion74
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry but this is not the answer you want...you don't host a party and then tell people what to give you....it is in poor taste. She needs to invite people because she wants to share her new home and hang out with people she likes. If people want to bring something they will probably ask her, or someone close to her and then she can express her preference. If not then she will get a bunch gifts that people cared enough to bring and that should make her happy! |
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fluffycat1930
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I think the easiest way might be to talk with your other co-workers that are being invited and suggest that you are going to have a collection if they are interested to get some vouchers for the said co-worker and buy a big card for everyone to sign. Although I agree with other answers that I don't think it is the right thing to do but if she is going to do it, then try what I said. |
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dawnb
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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| This is a housewarming party not a wedding shower. A housewarming does not require gifts although people traditionally will bring flowers, a plant or a bottle of wine...something to offer the hostess as a small token. You don't buy appliances, give money or gift cards. How rude. A housewarming party is thrown anytime you move into a new residence to show off the new place.....not to ask for gifts. |
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Anita
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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| She cannot "nicely" incorporate gift solicitations on a housewarming invitation. The fact that she discussed money and gift cards is already a grave infraction of proper etiquette. It's best to invite people for the honor of their company without any expectations. |
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Katherine C
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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| There is no way not to be tacky. She should just thank her guests for whatever gifts they bring and return them to the store if she cannot use them. |
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mab5096
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with Lion. No way to make it not "tacky". |
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Jill W
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| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:21 am Post subject: |
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| It's NEVER polite to tell your guests what to bring as a gift. There is no way to do this without being "tacky." A better question would be, why does she expect them to bring her something at all? |
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