Comments on: Just requesting gift cards for a housewarming gift?

By: Tom T

Tom T — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:46:15 +0000

A little “tip” from someone other than you that guests should give gift cards would probably be appreciated as there’s always a quandary about what kind of gift to buy. You might ask your sister to call it a “gift card housewarming.” (Congratulations on your new home!)

By: Tony C

Tony C — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:28:36 +0000

Is she sending out the invitations or you? If she is, she could say you have most things – then people could decide whether to get you anything else.

By: kittywhite92630

kittywhite92630 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:15:49 +0000

Tacky and rude! People will get you what they want – it’s not up to the recipient.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:51:22 +0000

Is the purpose of a house warming to have a party or to get loot?

It would be far less tacky to state you have everything you need and the presence of their company would be all that you desire.

By: Kate G

Kate G — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:04:52 +0000

Yes…you never ever ever request any type of gift. If people ask, route them to your sister, who you will have previously told that if anyone chooses to bring a gift, then they may give a giftcard. But if someone does bring you a repeated gift, so what? Give it to someone who needs it. Or maybe you should just say on the invite that presents will not be accepted.

By: EvilWoman0913

EvilWoman0913 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:12:13 +0000

Tell your sister that you would rather have gift cards so she can pass the info along to those that she invited, if they ask what they should get you. It’s tacky to specify something like that unless you are specifically asked “what do you need or want?” and even then it just seems more polite to beat around the bush a little before saying something like ” well, a gift card would be nice”.

By: leslie b

leslie b — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:34:21 +0000

I would say yes, that’s rude. A gift is just that, a gift. I would far prefer to receive an invitation saying simply, “We are requesting no gifts. We hope you will just come and help us celebrate our new home.” I would most likely show up with a nice card and a gift card anyway, but to state that you don’t want gifts, only money, implies that you don’t trust my judgment to select something appropriate for you.

By: joe_on_drums

joe_on_drums — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:46:20 +0000

Yes, it would be very tacky to ask for gift cards. Imagine someone saying to you, “Come on over, bring me money”.

Yikes!

If your sister knows how “outfitted” you already are, perhaps she will mention to any gift givers that you might need some new scented candles, poutpourri, bath soaps or salts, or the fact that you are always running out of gourmet coffee/tea. A gift card may fall in your lap, so don’t fret.

These items may be gently suggested since they are consumed regularly and quickly, but won’t sit in a box in the basement until the present model breaks.

Good luck with your new home!

By: ColtsGal

ColtsGal — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:55:13 +0000

it’s tacky to request anything for a gift. it just seems like “gift giving” parties are getting out of control, seriously.

engagement party, bridal shower, wedding, housewarming, baby shower, etc…

all for the same people.