MEmama Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 ...to people you don't know well? The mom and brother/-in law of dear friends are visiting from out of state. Tonight we are going over to our friends' house for a casual dinner and will be exchanging gifts with them. We have met the extended family a couple of times before and we get along very well. I thought it might be nice to bring something simple for each of them (embroidered tea towel for the mom, maybe something like a maple syrup sampler for brother) but then in a moment of self doubt I wondered if that would be awkward? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I think it's sweet of you to include them. They may feel awkward if they don't have anything for you, but if it's just a small gift given with a casual attitude, then I think it's nice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I would give something small. It tend to give small presents to whoever is there during gift giving. It could be just one present to for them to share though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Not weird. I'd bring something small like you mentioned so they would a gift to open also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 My mom has told me to always include everyone in gift giving so nobody feels left out. We exchanged gifts yesterday and she bought a little something for my dd23's boyfriend even though she only met him once for a short time. He was appreciative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Did they drive or fly? If they flew, make sure the maple sampler bottles meet TSA carry on standards. I think it is sweet to include them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 If they are from out of state then a small "local" flavor gift might be great. Ornament from your area, in our area it would be blueberry maple syrup (our county is one of the top blueberry areas in the US), etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 If they are from out of state then a small "local" flavor gift might be great. Ornament from your area, in our area it would be blueberry maple syrup (our county is one of the top blueberry areas in the US), etc. That's why I though maple syrup (very local). Although now I'm thinking maybe just a really nice bottle of local microbrew that he can enjoy while he's visiting. Keep it simple. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 You're thoughtful to include them. I was that person who wasn't well known to the family but was invited to spend Christmas day. The family gave me a couple of small gifts and it was really heart-warming for me to be thought of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samm Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'd buy some small cute plants from Lowe's (rosemary perhaps) dress them up a bit and give those. You're nice to think of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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