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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog
All this gifting tackiness is why when I sent out the kids' birthday party announcements the other day, they said "NO GIFTS!"*. We did this because a) They don't have any room for any more toys (and it would be tacky to tell people not to give anything but clothes or things of that nature) and b) they are having their party together, which could feel like a gift grab to some people.
*I included a note that we would be accepting non-perishables for the local food pantry or donations for their Children's Choir at church if people wanted to give something. Hopefully, that's not tacky.  |
Miss Manners always said requesting no gifts was tacky because it meant that gifts were expected. I always thought that was stupid because gifts
are a cultural expectation even if most people would be fine not getting a wedding present from everyone who attended their wedding for example. (In other words, you're safe in my eyes
)
As for the china discussion, I'll never register for any. My Nonna has easily 4 full sets not including holiday china and if I ever decide I want some, my parents will give me a set. I've never seen my parents use 'china' and our holiday plates were simply a holiday pattern of the dishes my mom liked.
I can't see myself ever using it anyway.