Ok so I’m not really sure about this…but I have heard many times about guests who attend a party or wedding, come for the food etc, and don’t give a gift or a very stingy one.
But several times I’ve attended something and had to leave for one reason or another..barely an hour or two…however I always left a gift (and a decent one that suits my budget and how I feel about that person)..I know the former is considered rude, but is teh second one rude as well? 
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IMO, the latter isn't rude.......I'm sure you let the person know why you are leaving or something came up......as long as it isn't the same person's event, where you've left multiple times.....it should be fine
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Not at all, you should give a gift that you can accomodate w/ your budget. Also, depending on the person, your gift should be according to that. For example, the gift I give to family and friends won't be the same type as sonething I'd give to a distant family friend. Not saying good thoughts won't go into it but it's natural to feel that way about close friends and family.
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If i say its rude, then what you gona do??? .. the next time you have some emergency and feel like leaving, my comments will force you to stay there .. and you are gona think about this stranger (me)'s comment as the ultimate thing and will stay there .. ??????
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is it rude to take some with you, when only you are invited but then you dont know any one in the wedding except for the bride?
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^ taking one person shouldn't be considered rude.......at least I wouldn't consider it rude.