Is wine the best hostess gift for a dinner party?
It might be the best gift if you know that your hosts love a particular bottle of wine. Just remember to present it in such a way that your hosts don’t feel any pressure to immediately serve it. Consider saying: “Here’s a little something for you to enjoy down the road.” This way, they’ll know that it’s a special gift just for them-and that you don’t expect them to open it at the table. Of course the obvious exception to this would be if your friends have actually asked you to bring a bottle of wine. In that case, just ask what kind of wine will suit their menu. But unless specifically requested, why not give a hostess gift that’s different from the same old cabernet? Are flowers an appropriate hostess gift for a party? Traditional etiquette once cautioned against bringing flowers to a party as they could potentially clash with the party’s décor or already selected flowers. Another concern was that a busy host or hostess might not have time to find a vase and arrange the flowers while
