In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to newlyweds upset because their guests did not give them any gifts.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to newlyweds upset because their guests did not give them any gifts. You can send your questions to Miss Manners through her email, [email protected] MISS MANNERS: My wife and I just held a destination wedding in Europe. We’re quite international, so friends and family flew in from across the globe.
” Of the 100 attending, perhaps only 20% contributed in any fashion. My wife and I were shocked at how few guests gave a gift, as our outlook would be to never attend a wedding without providing a congratulatory gift. Even for a destination wedding, the symbolism of helping the couple start the next chapter seems appropriate to us. Are we off base for expecting more?GENTLE READER: Oh, yes.
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