jmcquown wrote:
> Say Serene Like You Mean It wrote:

>> You didn't screw up; they did. People ought not beg for gifts, and
>> even if that were not rude, specifying the gift would be.
>>
>> Serene
>
> Gifts are traditional for showers.

They certainly are, but that, to me, is all the more reason not to
beg for them -- you're pretty certain people are bringing gifts. Be
grateful and keep your utterances to "Thank you SO much!" is my
advice to the recipients of those lovely gifts, and even to the ones
the recipient might not want.

> But how on earth would a person know
> what someone needs or even *wants* for their bedroom? What, you're supposed
> to buy them a pair of lamps or something? Art for the walls? That's silly.
> I've heard of kitchen & bathroom showers but never a bedroom shower.


*nod*

Serene