My girlfriend would like to wear her great grandmother's engagement ring. Right now the ring is kept by her grandmother and before I propose, according to an old Irish tradition, I would have to "bail-out" the ring. What do I present when asking for the ring?
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Aug 9, 2006, 10:55 AM
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Dear Bailing Out,
I'm sorry. I can't find that reference anywhere. The only reference I can find about 'bailing out,' when referring to anything Irish, concerns going to a bar. I'll keep looking.
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Thank you for your reply! Bailing-out to a bar, would solve a part of it, only to create more trouble later on. I was really hoping that you may have the answer. I can't just show up empty handed and say..... "I'm here to pick up the ring". I know that a present of sentimental value is not accepted as the ring is considered to be just that. I feel like I'm being tested on how I'll handle this. I thought of writing a letter to the grandparents, but what else ?!
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Aug 10, 2006, 10:25 AM
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It really does sound like a test, which is unfortunate. But, I find nothing in any of my books, my experience, or the internet. So, perhaps you could ask a number of Irish people. Some of my family is from Ireland, but I've never heard of it.
Perhaps your girlfriend could ask her grandmother.
If you find out before I do, could you let us know? Please? This is interesting-- well, frustrating for you though Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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