The children of a letter writer’s close friend are giving their parents an anniversary gift, and they want everyone else to pay for it.
I received the following from the grown children of a close friend. Is this the trend now, and is it proper?
“Also, we would love to give Mom and Dad a gift card that they can use to make their trip extra special. I will collect money and purchase the gift card; please make checks payable to if you would like to contribute.”This couple took an Alaskan cruise in September, and they are going on another short trip next week, so I’m not sure what trip this gift card is supposed to finance. Anyway, I’d like your view on this.
If you want to give presents to your close friend, surely you can do so on your own, without using the children as a front.My husband and I have been invited to the wedding of a couple in their mid-20s. I’m irked at the dress code stated on the details card. I have no issue with the “semiformal attire” request, but it goes on to say, “neutrals/earth tones encouraged.
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