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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Had argument w DD about bringing gift to college friend’s house this weekend. I think it’s ill-mannered and rude not to bring something. She thinks it’s just my opinion. I feel I didn’t pass on [b]values[/b] well enough. [/quote]

I think this is more about a custom than values. And the custom may be changing or different for different generations or cultures.

I'm actually a boomer and I have very mixed feelings about receiving hostess gifts mostly because I don't need more stuff and don't like clutter.  Food is worse because it may be something I end up feeling obligated to eat ever though I don't want to. Things can at least be donated or given away later.  For me the best hostess gift is a small bouquet of flowers from the guest's garden presented in an old jelly jar or similar. That I will put next to my kitchen sink and be happy about it for a week.

I never express any of these opinions IRL but it is what I really think.

The best guests are those that are cheerful and happy to be there, interested and interesting.

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