Miss Manners Baby Shower Etiquette

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Miss manners baby shower etiquette. DEAR MISS MANNERS. If you would like a copy of Miss Manners newsletters On Cellular Phone Courtesy The Etiquette of Proper Eating or Proper Wedding Planning please send a self-addressed. Miss Manners weighs in HappyMrsK member.

Dont request lavish accommodations Dont demand a large guest list Dont require gifts be in a certain price range Do write thank you notes for every present received. Well wedding and baby registries came into existence because weddings and baby showers were already events where people bought presents. Unfortunately I think my inexperience with baby showers showed and Im worried Ive made some mistakes in etiquette.

But Miss Manners continues. Baby showers were not mentioned in either the 1922 original publication of the book or in her 1927 enlarged edition so. Baby clothes and crib linens are the most common shower presents followed by plush toys mobiles and baby care items.

To me it seems they are begging for gifts. Theres no hard and fast rule but many baby showers happen one or two months before the babys due date. Asking the mom-to-be if she minds if such items on the menu is just good form.

Thank you so much for the invitation but I will not be able to attend Oh snap. Emily Post and Miss Manners thought of everything. Sometimes a group will pool for a larger item such as a stroller or car seat.

Guest of honor etiquette As the Mama-to-be the general rule of thumb is to be gracious and appreciative for the party thrown for her. Bridal showers are a wonderful tradition but like most traditions their modern applications raise many questions. Nor for that matter is criticizing hosts If you are unable to procure additional plates then rent some or ask close invited friends if.