After reading a bunch of the questions some of the people here had, and reading the responses the "experts" had given to those questions, I realize that in most of the cases (including mine) these "experts" really don't help!
With regards to gift cards or cash as a wedding gift, you may think that this is rude and pushy thing to ask for, but this is 2006! Come on! Most people have what they need already, they don't need another crystal vase or a toaster. They want to upgrade their homes or buy themselves a stereo system for their SUVs. Gift cards and cash are the ultimate gift! It's just, how do you ask for that without sounding rude or impersonal. That's what people want to know, not that they are bad people for asking for these things.
You can obviously see that MANY people have similar questions with regards to this topic, Maybe you should consider HELPING people with their dillemas, not criticising them for the things they ask.
Signed,
Your "expert" advice is a joke!
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Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it! If you come to a site which focuses on etiquette, and you ask an etiquette expert's advice, then you're going to get the appropriate answer. We don;t make this stuff up ladies! Read any etiquette book. There was one published in 2006 by Peggy Post. Read up!
And - if you already have everything you need then what is the issue? I wish you would focus on what is important here, the wedding, the vows, the love...
If you get a gift, awesome! If it's cash, good for you. If it's not something you want, or can use, then return it or give to someone less fortunate. If you need cash, work for it. Sorry...the meaning of the wedding has obviously been lost on you. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Oct 25, 2006, 5:53 PM
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So very true.
If you have everything already, why ask others to give you cash or gift cards just because you are getting married? Your argument is not logical, but etiquette is.
Try thinking about others and how they may feel. That will usually give you the answer to almost any question.
Most I know would not attend an event (any event) where the host asked them to bring cash. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
The advice given by the "experts" on this site
