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Originally Posted by RaggedyAnn
Miss Manners would have a field day.
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Indeed, she would, gentle reader.
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Originally Posted by ree-Xi
I have read that the proper way to ask for money is to indicate that the couple is saving for something specific, like a house, a honeymoon, etc.
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I think Miss Manners would tell you that it is never,
ever proper to ask for money or for any gift all. It's called a gift for a reason.
The best the couple can do is let it be known generally to family and close friends that they are, as you've said, saving for something specific, so that those family members and friends can provide helpful information
if asked. But if the couple is asked, the proper response is "your presence is gift enough."
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I also read that it is improper to ask for gifts, and that it is not mandatory to give one (not that I would ever do that).
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This is correct. Again, it's called a gift for a reason.