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Ettiquette Check
Asked by S.S. from Goldsboro
on August 19, 2010
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Isn't it in poor taste to send a wedding invitation and not put a stamp on the RSVP envelope?
There isn't a respond by phone or e-mail option either.
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- I probably would not have thought to put a stamp on it. Nor would I be offended at putting a stamp on someone's RSVP.
- Many people have said it is rude not to put the stamp or perhaps it was a mistake. From your "so what happened", I think it is rude not to reply back and let her you a...
- I think you are making a big deal out of nothing and I cannot believe its that "hard" for you to go the post office and buy a stamp to mail it in fact you don't even h...
Second Baby Shower Ettiquette
Asked by V.D. from Tampa
on March 30, 2006
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I am having my second baby boy this June and my friend wants to have a shower for me. My first son was born Feb. of last year. And a different friend had a baby shower...
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- BY ALL means....you can have a second shower. I am a military wife and a southern belle (true and at heart) so I try to always follow good manners. I am getting ready ...
- I wasn't too sure about this so I asked my mother who is a veteran mom of 5-she says: " Usually when you have a second child of the same sex thats less than 2 yrs apar...
- hi. I had my first child just about 2 yrs ago. I am pregnant with twins now and they are due around my first childs birthday. We are going ahead and having a baby sho...
Baby Shower Ettiquette
Asked by M.W. from Austin
on July 21, 2010
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Okay, I know there are similar questions about this already, but I wanted to ask anyway.
I am pregnant with my 3rd child, it's a girl. I have a 5 year old boy and an ...
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- Yes and no, but who cares what people think? You need what you need. I thought I could use a lot of my first daughter's things for my second, and ended up having to ge...
- It all depends on your group of friends or family whether you have a shower. In my group of friends we throw showers (or sprinkles) for every baby born. I am currently...
- I personally haven't heard of anyone having a baby shower after the first child, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. If no one has offered to give you one yet, I ...
Baby Shower
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on September 7, 2010
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Hi moms
My sister is planning my baby shower in December and she has booked a banquet room to hold the event. She asked me if I wanted co ed or just girls & I want j...
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- I would go with the "Ladies Exclusively" option mentioned, and in the commentary say " Ladies, this is your time to escape away from your little ones and other half. J...
- How about something like... "Just for the ladies! Please join us for..." Good luck!
- Just a thought...I personally would not be able to attend an event like that due to the cost of childcare, but I would be okay with it and send a card. Would you be ok...
Baby Shower for Baby #2
Asked by S.T. from New York
on January 25, 2008
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Looking to see how many of you had another baby shower for baby #2. I have a 3 year old daugter and we have basically everything that a baby needed but, we just found ...
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- Of course you have another shower....but with the closest family and friends. I had a second shower for my second daughter and the first was only 2 1/2.......My paren...
- I had a shower for all three of my kids. I didn't throw the showers myself. They were all done by my sisters/sister in law. I don't think it's terrible thing to hav...
- The answer is YES. Every pregnancy should end with a shower, big or small it doesn't matter but you will always have a need for pampers and or small items. Plus it's a...
Bridal Shower Etiquette
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on June 20, 2010
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I am trying to plan a bridal shower for a friend. If we hold a shower at a local restaurant, is it implied/understood that everyone pays for their meal? Does the hos...
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- i think it really depnds on your class, upper middle and well~ to~ do would definitely pay, but middle class (99% of us) would expect dutch. i mean we are talking l...
- To "host" a party means that you are paying. It would be tacky to invite guests and expect them to pay or bring food. Good luck!
- I'm afraid that I would expect the food to be paid for if we were invited out to a restaurant for a shower (baby / bridal / etc) I would say that to save money I woul...
2 Nd Baby Shower
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on April 26, 2009
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many friends of mine would like to throw me a second baby shower. i am pregnant with triplets and have an alomost 2 year old son. i have never agreed with having a s...
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- Hi J., I would say that you should have the 2nd baby shower, this is different. I understand the fact that you don't want to or feel like since you already had one...
- Triplets! Of course you get a shower. Let them love on you...Party on!
- Typically you get a baby shower for your first child and that is it. However, I have seen it done if there is a large age gap in the children. For example, my daught...
Baby Shower for #2 Yes/no
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on March 16, 2009
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We moved here this summer to be close to family. I have a daughter and am expecting a son in June. We had a baby shower with my daughter but that was in DC. There i...
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- Hi S.! I think that it's sad that so many people are stingy about giving gifts and a party to a newborn baby. Some of these responses are so harsh! It is about mom ...
- In our neighborhood, we host brunch showers for moms with second babies, and everyone brings a dish to share and a gift. It's a bit more casual, and we've done everyt...
- A woman is given a shower by her friends. It was originally meant to be a simple gathering at which the friends gave the mom to be a few things with which to start her...
Throwing a Baby Shower
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on May 12, 2007
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My sister-in-law has an 8yo and 41/2yo boys. She sold most of her baby things at a garage sale a few years ago thinking that she would not have any more children. She ...
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- I don't know the ettiquette on this, but personally, I don't think it would be wrong to throw her a shower. Everyone likes buying baby stuff and if they have a proble...
- I've known a few people who had second showers, for the same reason. I would definitely keep it low-key and small, but I would throw it for her. And if people are iffy...
- My sister is pregnant again after 12 years, and we threw her a baby shower because she doesn't have one thing for a baby anymore. We kept it to around 30 people...clos...
Baby Shower Question
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on January 30, 2011
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So just wondering here how having a baby shower works. I have hosted many but will be having out first. Do I pick the hostess? Do I tell them what I want or do not w...
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- I don't know the official ettiquette but can tell you what I would do. I would consider the ocassion a gift. you can't really "ask" for it or dictate much about a gi...
- You don't have to do anything. You don't say how far along you are but from your profile, it looks like you're 8-9 weeks? Congrats! Anyway, someone will offer to host ...
- Good question. My family came to me saying they were going to host a shower and asked me what I wanted, when, who to invite etc. I think it's usually your siblin...
