Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
I am a young woman who was brought up by my parents to bring or send a gift to my host when I have been invited for a meal or a visit.
I try to be a considerate guest, cleaning up after myself and always sending a handwritten thank-you note. However, I find myself frequently flummoxed by the question of a hostess gift in these situations. Perishables such as flowers or homemade baked goods are tricky because my hosts are often letting me use the property when they aren’t present. In the past, in addition to the aforementioned thank-you note, I’ve sent gifts such as hand towels, a small piece of art that’s in their style, a bottle of wine, a Christmas ornament, etc.
This week there was a surprise: a clean pair of red underwear with a reinforced, O-shaped opening in the crotch. It was quite well-made, and could represent a bit of an investment on a student budget.
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