Is it just me?

Lelo2006

Isn't it tacky to ask people to send money to the host for a large joint gift for the MTB in lieu of a gift? I went to a baby shower where the invite asked me to send 30 dollars to the host. I thought it was weird to be asked for money and also would have spent double the amount if it were just me buying the gift. What are your thoughts?

rhubarb123

IMO it is extremely tacky.  What if the guest did not plan to spend that much or planned to give something "homemade".  It is never proper to ask/tell people how to spend their own money.&n

Lelo2006

It was kind of a well to do crowd, so the hostess probably figured that was nothing to people, but whenever I think about it I cringe and feel really uncomfortable. It was just so strange.

EmeraldSea

What is the gift?

It doesn't really matter, it's tacky no matter what. But, I am curious to see what she felt she wanted people to buy. 

Lelo2006

EmeraldSea:

What is the gift? It doesn't really matter, it's tacky no matter what. But, I am curious to see what she felt she wante

cinderin

lalvillar06:

It was kind of a well to do crowd, so the hostess probably figured that was nothing to people, but whenever I thi

Lelo2006

msspeedymarie:

Yeah, asking this on the invite is nuts. The host could have talked to friends oneonone and asked if they wanted to

Lelo2006

cinderin:

lalvillar06:<

PunkyBooster

I think that is super rude.
I love expensive strollers but come on!!!

3222w27thst

Yes thats wierd. Its tacky because why should you help to contribute to help the host. If thats the case she mine as well have hired a professional. If it was a professional then he or she shouldnt have been hired if they couldnt be afforded. Its all abou