WWDD? asked:
The person whose birthday it is doesn’t like surprises of any sort, so gifts aren’t a great idea. The attendees are people who usually bring gifts, so it’s not assuming.
Homer S: *I* would do that. However, the people asking me to write the invitations requested that I don’t, so that’s what I have to deal with.
The person whose birthday it is doesn’t like surprises of any sort, so gifts aren’t a great idea. The attendees are people who usually bring gifts, so it’s not assuming.
Homer S: *I* would do that. However, the people asking me to write the invitations requested that I don’t, so that’s what I have to deal with.
why do you have to be shy about NOT asking for gifts? I could understand if you were asking people to buy them, but I would think most people wouldn’t be offended if you just asked them not to bring any.
Ask if the guests would like to bring something that would be donated to a charity instead. xx
ask them to bring foods instead, or just say please don’t bring presents…..
if someone ask wat you are getting them say of they don’t want any thing
perhaps ask them to give to a charity instead – I am sure they will understand that or just a bottle or two – given to you in advance – dont be afraid to say – have a great time
usually it is printed on the bottom of the invitation beside an asterisk -
* please do not bring any gifts
I don’t know how to do this without directly telling people not to bring gifts—it is natural for people to give gifts at birthday celebrations. People should be able to give a gift if they wish to.
Maybe this would be good practice for the recipient —-who really NEEDS to learn to be GRACIOUS about surprises and receiving gifts. Grow up, already!
Hold the party in a telephone box and don’t invite anyone.
I really cannot stand the fact that women are so indirect.
If you don’t want gifts, then why not just say what you really mean for once? There’s an idea.
I recently attended a friend’s birthday party and, normally, all the people who we saw there would have brought presents. However, on the invitations she wrote, No presents please but, if you so wish, there will be an opportunity to make a donation to (our local hospice). She still received a few bunches of flowers but our local hospice will be receiving a cheque for nearly £500.
Yes! as others have said you should state although you appreciate the thought you really do not wish any gifts but say something like there will be a box placed wherever if anyone wishes to put in a VOLUNTARY donation to go to whatever charity you choose. The word VOLUNTARY is the most important and also important the box is placed in a place where it would not be embarrassing to anyone who did not wish to contribute.
Don’t tell them it’s a birthday celebration.