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Bell
I recently went to a wedding for a co-worker. I gave a gift of money. I was surprised that none of my other co-workers brought a gift for the couple. We are all pretty close, so I asked why they hadn't brought a gift. They said that since we threw her a shower, and gave gifts at work, a gift for the wedding was not necessary. I grew up in the north and now live in the south. I was wondering if this is typical in the south. Let me know what you think.
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The south will take advantage of you if they can. Up north for a shower we used to pitch in $2-$5 for a group gift, down here (south) the co-worker who I didn't know (the person the shower was for) was bold enough to write on a piece of paper (not even to my face) dropped off a note of an item she wanted for $30 and told me where I could buy it and leave it. What nerve!!!!! I'm not going to pay for someone I don't even know.
when up north the family helps out at the shower so they aren't expected to give at the shower, instead they give a gift of money at the wedding only. The money is supposed to pay for their groceries and start up costs when they start out. Those who have been working a while use the money instead for their honeymoon so they can come back and then ask for a baby shower gift. lol
Up north we used to give to showers because we knew that when our own kids had a shower or when other members of our family had showers that it would be an exchange of gifts among friends. It was my impression then that you give only to receive in the future. If you have nothing upcoming in the future then you don't have to give unless you really want to or have to to stay in good graces at work so they don't blackball you.
The south will take advantage of you if they can. Up north for a shower we used to pitch in $2-$5 for a group gift, down here (south) the co-worker who I didn't know (the person the shower was for) was bold enough to write on a piece of paper (not even to my face) dropped off a note of an item she wanted for $30 and told me where I could buy it and leave it. What nerve!!!!! I'm not going to pay for someone I don't even know.
when up north the family helps out at the shower so they aren't expected to give at the shower, instead they give a gift of money at the wedding only. The money is supposed to pay for their groceries and start up costs when they start out. Those who have been working a while use the money instead for their honeymoon so they can come back and then ask for a baby shower gift. lol
Up north we used to give to showers because we knew that when our own kids had a shower or when other members of our family had showers that it would be an exchange of gifts among friends. It was my impression then that you give only to receive in the future. If you have nothing upcoming in the future then you don't have to give unless you really want to or have to to stay in good graces at work so they don't blackball you.
What gifts do you get at a baby shower?
Mrs Ellis
We will be finding out soon what the baby is and I wanted to start buying somethings now because money will be tight when the baby get's here. I was just wondering what gifts to expect at a baby shower if I have one so I know more along the lines of what we should buy? Also what was the best gift that you received at your baby shower?
Is it against the rules to have a "Co-Ed" baby shower?
Is it against the rules to have a "Co-Ed" baby shower?
Is it against the rules to have a "Co-Ed" baby shower?
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First of all, you should register somewhere.
If you register at a couple stores your friends and family can go to those stores, and print out a list of things you need.
Registering is actually alot of fun. You get to take around a little scanner and scan different things throughout the store that you need or would like to have.
Most people usually get clothes, bottles, diapers, car seats, strollers, baby toys, pacifiers, bibs, baby toys, pillows, bedding if you ask for it, money, picture frames, mobiles, ect.
First of all, you should register somewhere.
If you register at a couple stores your friends and family can go to those stores, and print out a list of things you need.
Registering is actually alot of fun. You get to take around a little scanner and scan different things throughout the store that you need or would like to have.
Most people usually get clothes, bottles, diapers, car seats, strollers, baby toys, pacifiers, bibs, baby toys, pillows, bedding if you ask for it, money, picture frames, mobiles, ect.
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