Re: No boxed gifts please
pakifairy the point your making has been discussed repeatedly on page 1.
Heres how this thing stands. People will bring gifts only if they want, you cannot expect them.
When you're saying 'no boxed gifts' you are implying that you EXPECT them to bring gifts. Thats the rude part.
If you are so concerned about hauling 4 coffee makers to your cottage in australia then feel free to put "Please do not bring gifts" on your card.
Its great that youre politely disagreeging, especially since you made it a point to show that you're being polite. SGC is adamant on her own opinions and thats her choice. Shes not forcing other people to change their opinions. You may still continue to like her without having to understand such complexities of the universe such as why she has an opinion.