"Cathy Kearns" wrote in message
.com...
Miss Manners would point out that presents should never be expected,
and telling guests that normally they are expected, but not this time
by writing "no presents" on an invitation, no matter how well
intentioned, is rude. I would also presume that making disparaging
remarks about guests who could not contain their joy about their
dear friends' occasion without bringing them a token would also
be considered rude.

I suspect Miss Manners has not quite grasped the era of the Birthday Gift
Registry. If that is an indication that the rules have changed since Miss
Manners' time...


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"There are 10 kinds of people in the world:
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Byron "Barn" Canfield