Jul
05
Should I bring graduation gifts to this party?
ByI was invited to the graduation party of the children of a colleague of mine (one graduated high school, the other, college). I gave each of them a birthday gift for their most recent birthdays, and neither one of them has ever thanked me at any time that I have seen them since. I was thinking that maybe I should just bring a pie or something to contribute to the party (it’s an outdoor party that lasts from 3-8 pm), but no specific graduation gifts. Or, should I not even do that?
Definitely bring a gift. Even a small token. Chances are good that a party type situation (like a grad party) will warrant thank you cards. Plus, bringing a gift will not stale things with you colleague. A small token will definitely be worth it.
just give some cash I was really thankful when I got cash, or even a gas card. But do take a gift even if it’s a small one.
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If they couldn’t thank you for the b-day gifts you gave them recently, I would assume that there’s a good chance that they’ll react the same way after they receive their graduation gifts. I would just contribute the pie for the party.
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Definitely bring a gift. Even a small token. Chances are good that a party type situation (like a grad party) will warrant thank you cards. Plus, bringing a gift will not stale things with you colleague. A small token will definitely be worth it.
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I think these kids would not send a thank you for any graduation gifts, either.
Bringing a pie or something else to the party is fine.
As for the kids, give them a card with a nice sentiment written inside. They will probably get plenty of gifts from the other guests and family members as well.
My rule is – no thank you notes for gifts and money I sent, no more presents.
I have done this for my brother’s girls. They cash the checks I send, but I don’t get ANY recognition- not even a thank you on Facebook.
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Sweetie, unless guest have been told to bring a covered dish, the pie is not appropriate. I have given parties where I stressed no one should bring anything. Invariably someone will show up with something and it throws off my whole scheme. The gifts are another matter. Buy two very NICE cards. One appropriate for each child. Sign them as you did the b-day cards and let it go at that. No need to mention the no-show of thank you cards. Let it go. I have received thank you cards a year later from bridal showers so I know nothing is impossible. Good luck!
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