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julieandrews · Dec 5, 2007, 12:43 AM

Sorry if this is in the wrong topic but I just want to know!
Its not a business thing, just informal
But still...
Thanks :)

Clough · Dec 5, 2007, 12:46 AM

I don't think that you have to buy a present. I would think that whether you did or not would be up to you. Is the person who is having the party asking anyone who is coming to bring anything such as supplies or food to the party?

julieandrews · Dec 5, 2007, 12:48 AM

No they haven't ask us to bring anything... but do you think I should bring something to nibble on?

Clough · Dec 5, 2007, 12:54 AM

I would ask the host if you could bring any food in order to help with the costs. When I give parties, I always ask people to bring stuff. If you do bring something to nibble on without them asking, some hosts might consider that to be rude.

If he or she says "No." then that doesn't mean that you can't bring a simple decoration of some kind to give as a gift to them. Could be Christmas ornaments, a candle and/or holder, etc.

Clough · Dec 5, 2007, 12:57 AM

Just an additional thought. If there are printed invitations to the party, what does it say on the invitations?

julieandrews · Dec 5, 2007, 01:52 AM

Pretty much just says
When:
Where:
What: christmas bbq party
RSVP:

Hope to see you there

By the way thanks for the help

Clough · Dec 5, 2007, 02:09 AM

I'm sorry that it took so long to get back to you! Was helping someone else in another section.

You are welcome for the help!

So, are you going to ask the host if there is anything that you might bring for the party?

Also, I'm just wondering. Is the person who is hosting the party married and/or about the same age as you?

julieandrews · Dec 5, 2007, 02:26 AM

Yes, I will ask the host! Who is single..
We are about the same age, and guests will mostly be our age.

Clough · Dec 5, 2007, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by julieandrews

yes, i will ask the host! who is single..
we are about the same age, and guests will mostly be our age.

Because of that fact, it will be more likely that the host will agree to you bringing something else for the guests. What about also offering to help set things up? Moving furniture around, setting things up, etc.

seradee · Dec 7, 2007, 01:26 AM

Only my opinion, but growing up no matter what my Grandma always always brought something when we came visiting--whether it was a party, or just visiting at someone's house on a Saturday to watch TV. I don't know if its some sort of coustom because she always told me that when you go to someone's home you should bring them a gift to give so your hosts are being thanked for the invitation. It does not have to be fancy--I would probably bring like a simple set of cloth table napkins and a bottle of wine. If anything, your host/hostess wold be flatterd that you thougt of them on the way over.

Clough · Dec 7, 2007, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by seradee

Only my personal opinion, but growing up no matter what my Grandma always always brought somthing when we came visiting--whether it was a party, or just visiting at someones house on a saturday to watch tv. I dont know if its some sort of coustom because she always told me that when you go to someones home you should bring them a gift to give so your hosts are being thanked for the invitation. It does not have to be fancy--I would probably bring like a simple set of cloth table napkins and a bottle of wine. If anything, your host/hostess wold be flatterd that you thougt of them on the way over.

Very good points made in the above post!