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[quote=Anonymous]I hate this age old debate. I also hate rules that say you can’t say “no gifts” becuase it’s rude to talk about gifts or that people should read into the secret code and nuance of how an invite is worded. F

The purpose of manners and etiquette is the same as grammar. It sets an expectation for both the host/guest and writer / reader to avoid awkward situations. The issue with etiquette is that many people in modern society mix across cultural groups without realizing that one group’s norm is another group’s faux pas.

As a host is is your duty to communicate clearly. As a guest it is your job to read the invite. 
It is totally ok to tell people who ask about siblings- the venue cannot accommodate OR your child can come, but I only have goody bags for the 7yr olds.

Wording I prefer for a drop-off or venue “pay by the head” party is “Your 3rd grader is invited to join Birthday Kid” . . . 
I send the invite clearly stating my expectations- then I discretely call or text the single/divorced/deployed spouse parents or those whose younger kids are friends with my younger kid.h [/quote]

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