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- Are guests asking you about gift that you would like to get?
- It can be a little embarrassing, right? Take the question in a positive way. It shows that they care! But what to answer? What are the gift-giving etiquette rules?
- Here are a few ways to answer the question. See what works for you.
- Is there something that you really want? Do you prefer getting money gift? Are you saving for a new laptop? clothes? Jewelry? Books? Whatever you prefer, say it. If you prefer not to get certain kinds of presents, say it too. When said with tact, people should respect your requests. They, too, would like you to be happy with the present, right?
- One answer could be: "Your presence is the biggest present you can give". It is a very polite answer and the easiest escape, but you might stay without a gift then, or with gifts that you don't like!
- In one of the parties, the mother told all the guests: "He loves going to NBA games. He also does not leave his iPod!". The kid got many gift certificates of TicketsNow and iTunes. He was SO happy! In another event the answer was that the girl "… is saving money to buy a laptop". She got lots of checks! (However, it is better not to imply that a certain fiscal value is expected).
- When asked such question, talk about the importance of the occassion in your life, and the preparations for the event. Don't take for granted that people who are not familiar with occassion understand how special it is. Explain to them the kind of event they are invited to. From there on, it is their decision if and how to honor you with a gift.
- Ask people to think about a present that will make you remember them with a smile.
- Here is another way to answer this tricky question. Tell them about presents that you have been receiving so far. "So far I received tennis accessories and books.I am so happy about these presents!"
- Still feeling uncomfortable to answer the question? Express it. People should be able to understand your feelings. Say something like: "Thank you for thinking about this issue. It is nice of you. However, I feel uncomfortable to suggest a present for my own party". Voila!
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Gift Etiquette 
