Gift Giving

[~Kik-Kik~]

I need help with this situation.

Ok, so I have a 18th birthday party to go to next Sunday for the girl. The person isn't really my friend, but a friend of a friend. I met her twice, but we have emailed a few times. I am really really really short on money, and it would and I honestly don't know this person enough to give a gift.

Would it be rude not to bring a gift? My parents say I shouldn't because I don't really know the person and I was probably just invited to make the party look bigger. It's at a decent sized venue, so yeah. Idk, what do you think?

 

[AKL_Megs]

I DO NOT think that an 18-year-old needs a present.

I don't recall presents at any party of any of my friends who turned 18... me included.

Buy this person a couple scratch off lottery tickets!

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

I DO NOT think that an 18-year-old needs a present.

I don't recall presents at any party of any of my friends who turned 18... me included.

Buy this person a couple scratch off lottery tickets!

lol! What about cards? I bought one, should I give it?

 

[AKL_Megs]

lol! What about cards? I bought one, should I give it?

Yeah! For sure!

 

[redlight]

Bring a present, it doesn't have to be big or expensive.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

Bring a present, it doesn't have to be big or expensive.

The thing is, I don't have a job and the budget is very tight. $10 is even a lot right now. That's my problem.