Are host gifts really expected anymore? In this video, Ivy explains why bringing a host can be an unexpected, yet special gesture when attending a party or celebration. Whether the person is Southern or not, showing gratitude with a gift is an uncommon grace for thanking the host.
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00:00Do you really need to bring a host gift? Or actually, do hosts these days expect their
00:04guests to bring them one? Y'all know what they say, expectations are a way of guaranteeing
00:09disappointment, so I think hosts know better than to expect a gift. But that doesn't mean
00:14it's not a nice gesture. When you're invited into someone's home, it's an uncommon grace
00:18in a world full of busy people to think to thank a host for their invitation. And when
00:23the gift is unexpected, it might make the gift even more special. As for me, I hate
00:28showing up anywhere empty-handed, especially when the host says not to bring anything.
00:32It's always thoughtful to bring them a little happy or searcy or whatever you call it where
00:36you're from. This time of year, I like to keep a few wrapped and ready to go so I can
00:40grab them when I'm heading out the door for this busy holiday season. Showing gratitude
00:44doesn't have to be expensive. Southern or not, it's the right thing to do.