Rituals & Exchange

Here you will find information learned over the years and collected about graciously giving gifts...

"Give generously - and receive graciously." -Valorie Burton 

• Hosting A Charity Dinner Party at Home

• Can I Only Give The Bride or Groom A Wedding Gift?

• Can I Ask for My Gift Back?

• Do I Need To Give a Gift In Return?

• The Etiquette On Declining Gifts

• When Someone Returns A Gift You Gave Them (Unwanted Gifts)

• What Not To Do On Your Birthday

• The Top Gifts You Should Avoid

• The Gift of Gratitude 

• How Not to Spend The Holidays Alone 

• The Secret Language of Flowers 

• Saying No To Gifts 

• Language of Flowers (online video) 

• Writing Letters to Grandchildren 

• Love Letters

• Favorite Books on Etiquette & Manners

• Simple Gifts To Give Others (Etiquette & Friendship)

• On Giving Advice

• On Mailing Invitations

• Who picks up the check?

• How To Be A Great House Guest

• Etiquette of who gives Christening Gifts

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use. —Emily Post

>> Some of my favorite quotes on giving gifts.

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"Every human society uses gift giving-and, of course, exchanging-to define and sustain relationships. When I give you a present, I'm making a statement about who I am, who you are... and what our relationship is between us". -Bateson


In this video author Marie Dubuque gives really sage advice on relationships and the giving of holiday gifts.

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