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should I take a gift?

(63 Posts)
Teetime Sun 21-Apr-19 10:01:19

I would definitely take a small gift if invited to lunch at someone's house- its up to the others if they dont want to but it is polite to do so.

Lily65 Sun 21-Apr-19 09:59:45

Take something you would like to receive.Have a lovely time.

Charleygirl5 Sun 21-Apr-19 09:47:43

I would take a house plant- flowers die so quickly and the plant is a lovely reminder. An Easter egg is also a good idea.

Sara65 Sun 21-Apr-19 09:46:43

Definitely take flowers

Gonegirl Sun 21-Apr-19 09:32:50

I didn't say chocolates. I said an Easter egg. There is a world of difference.

BrandyButter Sun 21-Apr-19 09:24:27

I would take the flowers, it is each person's choice whether to take a gift and you feel you would like to so please do.

Grammaretto Sun 21-Apr-19 09:21:25

I would certainly take a gift such as. flowers, chocolates, a gift voucher for a garden centre etc

mumofmadboys Sun 21-Apr-19 09:21:17

I'm sure most people going for lunch will take something especially on Easter Day.

kittylester Sun 21-Apr-19 09:19:27

I think it's a lovely idea! And as gonegirl says, some chocolates for everyone to share after the meal.

Gonegirl Sun 21-Apr-19 09:15:45

Definitely take the flowers! It's Easter Sunday. Everyone should have flowers. Take her an Easter egg too. Can't see why it should make anyone else feel uncomfortable!

Larissa67 Sun 21-Apr-19 09:15:28

This sounds like a lovely idea. Who wouldn't be charmed by a simple spring flower posey?

baubles Sun 21-Apr-19 09:11:19

I would.

Oldwoman70 Sun 21-Apr-19 09:09:08

I have been invited to a friend's new house for lunch. She moved in some time ago but this is my first visit - others who are also invited for lunch have visited several times. I thought I would take along a bunch of flowers as a combined housewarming/thank you for lunch.

However on discussing this with someone last night they said that as the others would not be taking anything my flowers could make them feel uncomfortable. I know I could arrange for flowers to be delivered the next day as a thank you but then I would feel uncomfortable turning up with nothing!

She is a non drinker so a bottle of wine to go with lunch is not an option, besides most of us will be driving. So should I take flowers or not?