Can I snark for a moment? Gender reveal party $ grabbing, wtf??
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Anonymous
| Sorry, no new babies around me: are people expected to bring gifts to a gender reveal party? |
Anonymous
It's an etiquette grey area because gender reveal parties themselves are such a new phenomenon. If you're the kind of person who doesn't like to show up empty handed, then you may feel obligated to bring a gift (or expect gifts if you're the host). Or if you err on the side of caution in etiquette ambiguities, then same. Either way, it's poor etiquette. If you AREN'T expected to bring a gift, then the hosts shouldn't be expecting to "get" anything out of the party except the pleasure of their guests' company, so why would they expect to take 50% of the pot? And if you ARE expected to bring a gift, then you're giving multiple gifts per event (event being the pregnancy/baby and gifts for the gender reveal, shower, and possibly after the baby is born), so adding another obligation to give is greedy. Less greedy options: - Make it a game where tickets are free and the winner gets a prize purchased in advance by the hosts - Charge for the tickets, but give the winner 100% of the pot - If you HAVE to have a 50/50, at least have someone else organize the 50/50 and collect money, so the parents to be aren't organizing the party, selling tickets, announcing the winner, then pocketing half of the cash. But really, isn't it just easier to not charge for tickets and miss out on the $20-50? |
Anonymous
| Tacky AF, like smash cakes and push presents. |
Anonymous
This seems fun especially since it was an established tradition at his workplace. Inviting people into your house and selling tickets is a whole other ballgame. |
Anonymous
| honestly, I'd consider doing it and donating the money to my favorite charity. |
Anonymous
Wtf is a smash cake, dare I ask? |