Going to A wedding this Month! Gift Ideas?
#124

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Where I'm from, most people give cash gifts.
However, whether the gift is cash or not, it should be received in the spirit that was given - a gift expressing well wishes and congratulations.
Everyone at some point or another receives a gift that is not really to their taste. But to bitterly denounce it as "junk" and "crap" seems to indicate a lack of appreciation towards the well meanging intentions of the gift giver.
However, whether the gift is cash or not, it should be received in the spirit that was given - a gift expressing well wishes and congratulations.
Everyone at some point or another receives a gift that is not really to their taste. But to bitterly denounce it as "junk" and "crap" seems to indicate a lack of appreciation towards the well meanging intentions of the gift giver.
#127
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So if that is true- seetheworld, GoTravel and mah1980, do you think that calling her names and doing your own "classy" act doesn't follow exactly the same path.
I do apologize, but I just can't understand how the pot could call the kettle black.
I do apologize, but I just can't understand how the pot could call the kettle black.
#130
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In this thread all seetheworld said was:
Sounds to me like someone likes to out-do the bride, lol.
mah1980, I have learned that when you give enough rope, people generally hang themselves. It should be clear by now, don't you think?
JJ5: And what name did I call her? It's just an observation and a correct one at that.
Seems like I have made too large of an assumption...
There seems 3 kind of people - third kind who keep aside and watching, then comes out and sh***t all over, hi seetheworld.
Sounds to me like someone likes to out-do the bride, lol.
mah1980, I have learned that when you give enough rope, people generally hang themselves. It should be clear by now, don't you think?
JJ5: And what name did I call her? It's just an observation and a correct one at that.
Seems like I have made too large of an assumption...
There seems 3 kind of people - third kind who keep aside and watching, then comes out and sh***t all over, hi seetheworld.
#138
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wow guys
different strokes I guess
Where I come from cash is considered tacky, but not nearly as tacky as a bride or groom "expecting" ANYTHING.
"Cover your plate" - with what (???)
What i have learned from this thread is that not enough people use their silver or crystal.
Break it out- live a little. Why bother having the stuff if you don't use it- the only meal we did not use silver for was breakfast- something about eggs causing tarnish.
BTW- silver goes in the dishwasher just fine except for the hollow handled knives (even those seem to do fine but I have been told not to so many times it stuck)
different strokes I guess
Where I come from cash is considered tacky, but not nearly as tacky as a bride or groom "expecting" ANYTHING.
"Cover your plate" - with what (???)
What i have learned from this thread is that not enough people use their silver or crystal.
Break it out- live a little. Why bother having the stuff if you don't use it- the only meal we did not use silver for was breakfast- something about eggs causing tarnish.
BTW- silver goes in the dishwasher just fine except for the hollow handled knives (even those seem to do fine but I have been told not to so many times it stuck)
#140
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I have used my Lenox China and Wallace sterling silver daily (including breakfast) for decades. Everything has always been put in the diswasher. All items are just as beautiful as the day I got them. If there is a bit of tarnish on the sterling (from eggs perhaps) I use Oneida Silver Polish to wipe over them, rinse and then put in the dishwasher. That takes just a moment.
Most people "save" their china and sterling for "special occassions". What is more special than having a meal with your immediate family? Even now that I am on my own I always use my china and sterling. Nothing will happen to it, honest.
Most people "save" their china and sterling for "special occassions". What is more special than having a meal with your immediate family? Even now that I am on my own I always use my china and sterling. Nothing will happen to it, honest.

