Here's what etiquette experts recommend when the host requests no presents.
too many toys, I wanted to respect the family’s wishes — but I also didn’t want to show up empty-handed. So I brought a card for the birthday boy and put a small gift certificate for a local bakery inside.
Parents who decide to forgo gifts for their kid may do so to be considerate of guests who are struggling financially, said etiquette expert , before adding, “Or they simply may feel as if their child does not need one more thing to crowd the closet.”If the invitation says no gifts, “it’s most polite to follow their request,” Gottsman said. This applies to any celebration, not just kids’ parties.
However, many of us grew up in families where it was considered bad form to show up to a gathering empty-handed, and not bringingmight feel quite uncomfortable. So to both respect the parents’ request while also celebrating the birthday kiddo, Smith said you could bring a little something to the party — even if it’s just a birthday card with a fun bonus .
Gottsman emphasized that “the most appropriate gesture would be not to bring a gift since the host requested it specifically on the invitation.” However, if the guest is determined to gift something, they should either send the present in advance or hand it to the host parents inconspicuously, she said.
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