| I was invited to an Easter brunch by a family I don’t know well. Should I bring a little gift?

I was invited to an Easter brunch by a family I don’t know well. Should I bring a little gift?

Mscandia68 asked:


I don’t celebrate Easter and don’t know if it is appropriate to bring a gourmet bag of coffee beans, tea etc. or a little desert or something. Is this tacky? Should I just bring myself?

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11 Responses to “I was invited to an Easter brunch by a family I don’t know well. Should I bring a little gift?”

  1. uiggu on May 23rd, 2009 2:54 am

    It’s always polite and well-mannered to bring a gift, and reflects well on you as a person. If a guest brings a gift I never think it’s tacky. Perhaps flowers or something like that would be appropriate in this situation?

  2. Lorie A on May 24th, 2009 12:38 am

    it wouldn’t hurt. if anything it would show them that you are thoughtful and caring. it would make a good impression so i would say bring something small.

  3. Lovely on May 25th, 2009 4:10 am

    Bring a pie :) Or bring flowers.
    Something small that everyone can partake from. Like eating a pie or seeing nice flowers as a centerpiece.

    Wine is iffy, you don’t know the history of the family. Alcoholics? Trouble with Alcohol in the past? You don’t know.

  4. SLAPDOG3 on May 25th, 2009 6:28 am

    You could,butt your presence should be enuff.

  5. Miranda on May 26th, 2009 11:31 am

    I would just bring myself

  6. Maddi on May 28th, 2009 10:21 pm

    just show up; its a gift in itself

  7. JY on May 28th, 2009 11:41 pm

    Definitely. Bring something nice, but not too expensive. Tea or coffee is nice, and even if they don’t drink it, they’ll appreciate it and it will reflect well on you. My mother always told me to bring chocolate and nuts, but I think tea or coffee works fine, too. Get something that comes in a pretty bag or box.

  8. Cassie on May 29th, 2009 4:10 pm

    It would be nice. Maybe an easter lily for the table would be great. Good Luck

  9. Anastasia H on May 29th, 2009 11:48 pm

    I would bring a small gift. Those you mentioned are fine. It’s better than showing up with nothing; it shows your appreciation for being included and offers something in return.

    Good idea!

  10. Bill on May 30th, 2009 12:13 am

    the gourmet bag of coffee beans might be nice.

    or what about a nice challah loaf?

  11. nikita on June 1st, 2009 11:40 am

    Just bring yourself.