Gift Etiquette & Obligations

If you are invited to a bat mitzvah, the right gift shows respect for the family’s customs and the young […]

If you are thinking of giving a knife as a gift, you are right to pause. A kitchen or pocket

Bringing wine as a gift can feel like a safe default, but in practice it carries medium-to-high social risk. Whether

Giving money at a funeral can be appropriate, but it carries High Risk if you misread the family’s customs, your

The short answer: for most engagement parties, bringing a gift is welcome but not required—and the risk of causing offense

A wedding invitation can leave you with several gift questions at once: Is a present expected, should you use the

If someone hands you a gift and you have nothing to give in return, the kindest response is often simpler

If you are considering regifting an unopened item that genuinely fits a new recipient, the short answer is: it can

If you have been invited to a housewarming party and you are wondering whether arriving without a gift would seem

If you cannot attend a wedding, the short answer is: you are not obligated to send a gift, but many