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Gift giving etiquette?

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MrsM84
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Gift giving etiquette?

DD (14 months) just received an invite in her cubby at daycare for a 1st birthday party. The child was in the infant room with her, but they haven't been together since. I see the mom at drop off and pickup almost every day (we're both teachers and have similar schedules). We unfortunately can't go to the party due to a prior commitment. Am I expected to give a gift still? If so, how much money would you spend? Thanks!

Posted 7/13/16 9:02 AM
 
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ourlivesstartnow2012
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Gift giving etiquette?

I would still give a gift but something small and leave it in the cubby of the child. I would MAYBE spend $10-$15 on a little toy.

Posted 7/13/16 9:15 AM
 

MrsG823
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Gift giving etiquette?

I would not give a gift if my child was not attending the party.

Posted 7/13/16 9:17 AM
 

ali120206
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

Posted by MrsG823

I would not give a gift if my child was not attending the party.



Same. For school friend parties I only give a gift if my children go OR if I RSVP yes and they get sick at the last minute.

Posted 7/13/16 9:33 AM
 

MrsO
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

In that instance I would not give a gift if not attending the party

Posted 7/13/16 9:33 AM
 

JDubs
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

Posted by MrsG823

I would not give a gift if my child was not attending the party.



This

Posted 7/13/16 9:41 AM
 

soontobemommyof2
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

Posted by ali120206

Posted by MrsG823

I would not give a gift if my child was not attending the party.



Same. For school friend parties I only give a gift if my children go OR if I RSVP yes and they get sick at the last minute.



This. I don't think the mom would take it the wrong way if u rsvp no ahead of time and not send a gift.

Message edited 7/13/2016 1:28:35 PM.

Posted 7/13/16 1:14 PM
 

Summergrl14
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Gift giving etiquette?

I wouldn't give a gift.

Posted 7/13/16 1:18 PM
 

StaceyWill
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

Posted by MrsG823

I would not give a gift if my child was not attending the party.



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Posted 7/13/16 1:37 PM
 

Teachergal
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

No way.

Posted 7/13/16 5:12 PM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

If I don't attend the party, I don't give a gift................unless it's family.

Posted 7/13/16 6:00 PM
 

FirstMate
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Re: Gift giving etiquette?

No, I would not give a gift.

Posted 7/13/16 11:42 PM
 
 

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