I have just been invited to a "stock the bar" party for a gal at work. The host is my supervisor, and it's a co-ed party after work hours at the host's house. The gal is getting married early next month (I think), so I don't think I'm invited to the wedding.
I'm unable to attend the party (and will RSVP appropriately), but I'm not sure what to do about a gift. Should I track down their registry and send something bar-themed? Have a gift delivered to the party? Bring my gift to the office, and have my supervisor take it home for the gal to open at the party? (Not a big fan of that last one.)
The party itself seems to be pretty informal, if that helps with your advice. ![]()
Re: Etiquette Question
It doesn't sound to me like you are under any obligation to give a gift, but if you feel like it, you could bring a bottle of wine with a note saying that you are sorry you can't make it and give it to her at work. I would not worry about having a gift sent to the actual party.
ETA: yeah, put it in a wine bag or something so you don't look like a drunko.
this.
wine is the way to go, IMHO! you can easily get a bottle for $10 (or less
) so it hopefully won't break the bank.
and you'll get some brownie points at the same time.
