Am I expected to drop a cash gift in a card box at the anniversary party? Dear Polite One My friends invited me to their 25th wedding anniversary. The invitation stated that no gifts are expected and yet included that there will be a card box available. Am I expected to give cash? Card or cash? Dear Card or Cash, Since the couple requested no gifts, they are expecting none. However, you may give a gift card to their favorite restaurant or something similar if you wish. But you are not obligated to include cash with the card. It is unfortunate, however, that they mentioned a card box, which typically implies they expect guests to give them cash. This is viewed as poor manners. Hopefully, they meant that the box is available, so the cards do not get lost. We can only hope. Sincerely, The Polite One Request for Charity Gift Dear Polite One June 10, 2006 my husband and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary with a fabulous Reaffirmation Ceremony and Reception. In lieu of gift
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