Comments on: Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Birthday Etiquette Daily

By: carrie.

carrie. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:33:20 +0000

sean-thomas seemed to be a note-worthy contributor as a well …

By: Graceandhonor

Graceandhonor — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:55:49 +0000

The fact you are hosting yourself at your friend’s birthday dinner does not negate the fact that it is her birthday. Since you care enough about her to pay your way to see her on her birthday, give her a little something to commemorate her day. She is very lucky to have you as her friend.

We should all let go of notions of tit for tat, being hosted vs. gifts, and go with caring for friends and showing them, regardless of what we receive in return. This is hard to do sometimes, but invariably and eventually elevates everyone involved.

Good luck in all you do, Mlle M!

By: Mlle M

Mlle M — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:16:41 +0000

Hi there,
Thanks for keeping up this great blog – really a source of inspiration for aspiring etiquette aficionados such as myself!

Here is a question I would love to see answered on the blog:

I’ve been invited to a friend’s birthday dinner – it will be at a restaurant and it is 99.9% certain that everyone will be paying for themselves. In this situation, is it rude for guests not to bring a gift? I’ve always been under the impression that it is only necessary if the host is treating the guests or has invited them into his/her home. At the same time, I feel odd turning up empty handed for such occasions.

Thank you in advance for your reply!

By: Daniel Post Senning

Daniel Post Senning — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:35:00 +0000

It warms my heart to hear you say so. I’m have appreciated your contributions Aspiring Emily.

By: Aspiring Emily

Aspiring Emily — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:42:19 +0000

I can’t believe this site has only been up and running one year. I must have found it right away. I love reading the thoughtful questions and answers and hope you keep up the great work!!

By: Cindy Post Senning

Cindy Post Senning — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:27:19 +0000

Happy Birthday Daily,

I have really enjoyed the growth of the Daily community. Your thoughtful responses and comments have built exactly the conversation we were looking for. It’s been great to hear your thoughts and we hope you will continue to visit the site and participate in the growing conversation.

With deep appreciation,
Cindy

By: Daniel Post Senning

Daniel Post Senning — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:30:34 +0000

How about a quick role call? There are several people who have established a presence on this blog and this is a personal shout out for them. The unbelievable GraceandHonor gets a special mention and how appropriate that we see you on our community birthday. Matt Goodman, the first Emily Post Intern to embrace the daily, greetings on your back-packing adventure whatever country this finds you in. Red, Devora, Jay, and the others who chip in with answers and insight also, thank you. If I have left you off the list or you sense it is time to leave your wall-flower days behind and join the conversation, feel free to introduce yourself below.

Or maybe you have idea for future directions to take this blog? I would love to hear what you all would like to see in the next year at the Etiquette Daily.