Host/Hostess Gifts
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The big question is, "When should I give a host or hostess gift?" Below you will find etiquette tips that will help you answer that question and other questions related to Host or Hostess gift giving.
[edit] Tips for Host/Hostess Gift Giving
Dinner Party
When someone invites you to their home for a dinner party, a hostess / host gift is in order. They have worked hard in preparing a meal for you and this is a easy way to say thank you. An important tip for the host/hostess gift would be to keep it simple, as you don't want it to distract from the dinner party. Appropriate gift ideas would be a bottle of wine, flowers or a plant, or a scented candle if you are not familiar with the host/hostess taste. If you are close friends then a more personal gift can be chosen. The gift should be given to the host/hostess when you arrive to the party.
An Overnight Stay
If your plans include an overnight stay at someone's home, a gift for your host/hostess is a must. You can present the gift upon your arrival, during your stay or after you have departed. If you know your host/hostess well, and feel confident in choosing a gift that says thank you, feel free to give the gift when you arrive. If you decide to give the gift after your stay, a tip for choosing a host/hostess gift would be to make note of color schemes or decor taste of their home and keep these in mind when shopping for the gift. The length of your stay should also be taken into consideration when choosing a gift. For longer stays of course the gift should be more expensive. Many times these overnight stays are during the holidays and gifts of relaxation are very much appreciated. A gift card to their favorite spa or restaurant, or a spa gift basket in their favorite scent are appropriate host/hostess gifts.
Host/Hostess of a Party
It's always a nice gesture, though not mandatory, to say thank you for someone's hard work. For example: the host of a baby or bridal shower spent a lot of time putting together the event, why not say "thank you" with a gift?
[edit] Host/Hostess Gift Ideas
- Bottle of wine
- Candles
- Chocolates
- Flowers or plant
- Wine Charms
- Gift Cards
