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12 Nov 2011, 9:03 pm

are you supposed to bring a gift to every party? even biggish ones with lots of other guests?



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12 Nov 2011, 9:14 pm

OneStepBeyond wrote:
are you supposed to bring a gift to every party? even biggish ones with lots of other guests?


If you've never been to the person's house before, and they're serving you a meal, I think that's how it works, yeah.



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12 Nov 2011, 9:30 pm

ask your 10 workmates what they're gonna do then?



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13 Nov 2011, 10:17 pm

Do not bring anything to the CEO's party. Send flowers to his wife the next day with a note that says "I had a wonderful time, thank you for having me" That is pretty much the standard for that.

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14 Nov 2011, 8:58 am

Tequila wrote:
Why don't you ask the organiser? If the answer is to bring anything you like then you know what to do. :)


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Unless initially told on the invitation that you are expected to bring something, it is poor manners on the host to chide a guest for NOT bringing something.

However, it is considered good manners for a guest to inquire of the host, in advance, if they could bring anything the host will need. If they decline, the offer was made. If they suggest something you could bring, it is a nice gesture for the guest to accommodate the host.



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14 Nov 2011, 7:32 pm

OliveOilMom wrote:
Do not bring anything to the CEO's party. Send flowers to his wife the next day with a note that says "I had a wonderful time, thank you for having me" That is pretty much the standard for that.

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Hmmm, that's interesting. Flowers I think would be kind of over the top, coming from me, but it's a nice thought. Thank you.



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14 Nov 2011, 9:28 pm

Actually, if it's the CEO giving the party, a small bouqet, not a huge dozen roses or something, is sort of the standard protocol for that. It goes to his wife at their house. The florist will know what to send. That's what I've always seen done.

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