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Originally Posted by adpiucf
I was invited to a housewarming/"stock the bar" party recently. I also felt this was tacky. I think any time people "expect" gifts it is tacky, but in our society, gifts are expected when you go through a rite of passage. It's also become acceptable for the recipient to dictate what gifts they will accept.
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I have a friend in the process of buying his first house. I just told him I'd heard of the 'stock the bar' party & thought it would be fun. Although I've also been planning plenty of future parties at his new house and plan on drinking some of those beverages. Although - I think it's different when someone else is hosting it, too.
I do think the dorm shower is a bit weird - unless as someone mentioned it's in place of a graduation party.