Comments on: Is it appropriate on a bridal shower invitation to request gift receipts?

By: nikita

nikita — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:28:40 +0000

It’s tacky.

By: Rebecca W

Rebecca W — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:18:33 +0000

NO NO NO NO NO.

People spend time, effort and thought choosing presents. To more or less tell them at the outset that their time and thought means NOTHING is an out and out insult and might well lead to a drastic reduction of the population at your shower.

I hope that YOU will give your sister an etiquette book - I hate to think of the manners she’ll teach her kid.

By: staathommom

staathommom — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:19:43 +0000

I hope you refused to do that. That is not only inappropriate, its insulting, and thoughtless to the would be guests. I can promise you that if I received an invitation with that request, I would not attend. I’ll bet I wouldn’t be the only no show.

By: lorbell

lorbell — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:01:17 +0000

Sounds pretty tacky. Gifts are always optional, not required.

By: Barbara B

Barbara B — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:41:27 +0000

I can understand your sister’s concern - duplicates, wrong color/size/make etc. can be a real bother.

However, to actually request a gift receipt - is tantamount to asking for the gift from the get-go - which is completely and utterly inappropriate.

It’s tacky. I wouldn’t do it - but she’s your sister.

By: Krystal K

Krystal K — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:17:11 +0000

It is absolutely tacky and unacceptable. Tell her no.

By: submissivemale36

submissivemale36 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:46:10 +0000

hi you
i would not ask for gifts in the first place and to ask for a receipts is a no no

By: was noch?

was noch? — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:03:13 +0000

i would say keep the box un opened and i am sure with the bar code the store will know.i always stick it in the bag and tell the person,please feel free to exchange if you do not like it!

By: NiNi

NiNi — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:52:56 +0000

If people follow closely on her registry there would be a low risk of duplicates.

It doesn’t seem appropriate to request gift receipts. May be interpreted as though she needs them in case she doesn’t like your gift she can return it. It might discourage people from wanting to purchase any gifts for her.

By: Rick J

Rick J — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:52:44 +0000

Sorry, it’s not appropriate. You’re right: the idea is tacky. not common, and unacceptable to anyone with good manners.