lilred Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I'm going to meet my bf parents for the 1st time at his family's xmas party. Do I need to bring something for his parents? And if I do, should I expect him to get something for MY parents thereafter? However, he will probably not meet them in person since they do not live around here. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayKay Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I would just bring them a bottle of wine or another little host/hostess gift honestly for something like that. And no, you should not "expect" him to get something for them, particularly if he has not met them, or is not even meeting them. If he was, it would be considerate to get a small gift for their hospitality, but certainly not mandatory upon the initial meeting of someone whom is still a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I agree with RayKay, bring them something small. When I was dating my ex, the first holiday I had with him and his folks, I gave his parents a bottle of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 In my culture, it is customary you bring something the first time you visit a person's house. I think a box of chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, wine, any of those would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afonselaca Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I plan on making some zucchini bread for my guy's parents since it is my family tradition and an interesting conversation starter. I would say anything you bring would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkelephant Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I think it's good manners to bring a gift for each of the parents. And no, you shouldn't be expecting a gift from him for your parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
may-louise Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 im going with the crowd go for flowers or a little hamper thing maybe not wine if they dont drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momene Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 As a guest, I'd bring things like drinks and foodstuffs. Always go down well in both senses of the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenin Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 im taking chocolates! cant be too personal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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