Do you bring a gift to house warming?

Answer 1

For a housewarming party I would say something that will help them make their home more complete. Maybe some pictures and picture frames, or a blender, or something that will make them happy to keep around in their home. Think of what you would want for your housewarming gift.

Answer 2

yes ,i do .because it must be in the village of china.it is tradition. Traditionally a house warming gift is something "for the house." For example a plant, a set of coasters, wine glasses & a cork screw - (add a nice bottle of wine) or a vase (flowers in it makes it nicer).

Answer 3

The very term 'cocktail party' connotes an event of style, perhaps grace, and even of another era.

Following good etiquette within that genre would mandate that a small gesture always be presented to the host or hostess. Again, using the word 'Cocktail' might suggest that you bring a fine spirit, such as one of the more notable gins or vodka's. Don't show up with a budget bottle of rubbing alcohol as you may find yourself being spoken about in ways you'd not prefer.

Alternatively, even a small gesture such professionally arranged flowers - not one you grabbed at the local petrol station or street vendor, would also place you in high esteem.

It's also appropriate to consider how one dresses. If in any doubt, always speak with your host(s). Years ago, a cocktail party might be with brilliant cocktail dresses and gentlemen wearing dinner jackets (tux) and cummerbund.

A thoughtful rule of thumb to follow may be to consider how you wish to be remembered; just another body that showed up, or someone who knows how to do things with grace and style.

Even if it were a hoedown, good manners would implore you to bring that 'famous' cole slaw you make, or at least a small bottle of 'something.' It's all about the gesture.

And a brief caveat; always be careful, bringing a cheap bottle of plonk that you bought for £3.99 from the local garage or supermarket. Your host may be a wine connoisseur and consider your gesture as more of a 'why bother' than a sincere gesture of warmth and grace.

There's a wonderfully acerbic retort from Bette Davis in her film 'All About Eve' between Birdie Coonan and Margo Channing during their cocktail party:

Birdie:

"There's a message from the bartender; Does Miss Channing know she ordered domestic gin by mistake?"

Margo:

"The only thing I ordered by mistake is the guests. They're domestic, too, and they don't care what they drink as long as it burns!"

Answer 4

• Yes, you should bring a gift to a housewarming. You could bring a couple of bottles of nice wine in a decorative case (can get this at specialty wine shops); wine glasses; place mats with napkins, etc.

Answer 5

Yes , unless it is some huge or unwieldy thing. Then just stick a bow on it.