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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The hosts have stated no gifts.  How is it rude to honor their request?[/quote]

Because it's a request, not a command. If they request I wear a costume when I don't have one, or specific color that I don't like, or swim suit when I don't plan to swim, then I'm not going to honor the request. Some people are into the themes and requests and some aren't.[/quote]

Reread the thread title, people. The invite does not say no gifts. It doesn’t mention gifts![/quote]

Reread the post you're replying to. "The host stated no gifts..." The conversation has evolved.[/quote]

No.  The PP who wrote "the host stated no gifts" also completely misunderstood the OP (which really was not unclear).  OP is asking if it is rude to show up withOUT a gift to a bday party that is NOT  a "no gift" party.  In other words, is it rude not to bring a gift to a  child's birthday party when the invitation said nothing about gifts.  I really don't know why so many people -- unhelpfully -- told OP that it would be rude to bring a gift to a "no gift" party.  Not her question AT ALL!

I think a guest who does not bring a gift to bday party where the invitation was silent as to gifts would be in the minority, so in that sense it would be weird.  Not sure if it would also be rude.  I know I really wouldn't care personally.  But it is unusual OP, for sure.  [/quote]

It hardly matters because people are now talking about hypotheticals and what others do. This post is old, i doubt OP is still hanging around for advice.[/quote]

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