Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
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Anonymous
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The invitation requested no gifts please and I did just that. DS showed up without an actual gift. Other guests arrived with gifts. Maybe 2 people that I noticed actually did not bring a gift.
In the future, if it says no gifts, do I need to bring a gift? |
Anonymous
| Nope. If the invite says no gifts don't worry about it. |
Anonymous
| Nooooo - no means no!! |
Anonymous
| The parents appreciate it so much when you don’t bring a gift! |
Anonymous
| We usually take a card and maybe put some stickers, erasers, or a keychain in the envelope. |
Anonymous
| Thank you for not bringing more stuff for my kid. As a no gift party mom, i appreciate it. We graciously accept gifts from those that bring them, but they are 100% not necessary and we regift/donate most non consumable things. |
Anonymous
| I don’t think you should feel bad at all. |
Anonymous
| Congratulations OP! You were the only one who followed directions! At this point, I’d be more concerned over the fact that you are hanging around adults who either can’t read, or are rude and don’t respect the host asked. Don’t expose your kid to people like this. |
Anonymous
| If you feel terrible, then yes. Otherwise, no. They can always donate the unwanted gift then its a win/win. |
Anonymous
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I had a similar experience, and I bring gifts to a no gifts party. The parents will deal.
Let them donate it or throw it in the trash. |
Anonymous
| I just do a card. No gifts means parents don’t want gifts. I think the people who bring them are rude. |
Anonymous
| Don't even give it another thought. |
Anonymous
+1 No gifts = No gifts |
Anonymous
+1. But I will say I find it really uncomfortable. Gift-giving is so engrained. |
Anonymous
| Nope, put it right out of your mind. |