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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] The whole no gift phenomena completely baffles me. Honestly, [b]I see it as a way for people to think they’re showing you that they’re better than you.[/b] I would never ever put no gifts on any kind of an invitation. I would never put any reference to gifts on any kind of invitation, and that includes gift registries. [/quote]

That actually says more about you than anyone who writes "no gifts" on an invitation.  There are people like that, I suppose, but I've never met any.  I think some are concerned that some of their guests might not have a lot of extra money and don't want anyone not to attend because they can't afford a gift.  Some think that their kids have too many toys already, or will get tons of gifts from family members, and want to limit the size of the pile because their kids get overwhelmed or whatever.  Some live in small homes and are worried about storage space.  I will happily do whatever the host requests, and I certainly don't think less of them for it.  I've never written "no gifts" on an invitation, but the people I know who do are absolutely not snobs or trying to make people feel inferior.  They are kind, down-to-earth, nice people who are doing this because it makes the most sense for their kids.  And they happily bring gifts to other kids' parties.  [/quote]

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