We were invited to a reception (not the graduation ceremony) at their house of a friend who’s just finished his part-time law school program (~5 years). It is on Mother’s Day, so we cannot attend, but I wondering if a gift is necessary or will a congrats card suffice.
It seems like most college graduation gifts are of cash, but these people are married, with a child, own their own home and are not exactly “starting out.” Plus, it would seem to be a little weird to give cash to friends. On the other hand, I don’t want to snub them by not giving a gift of some sort if that’s what is dictated.
Etiquette-wise, a gift is never required – except at a very few types of party at which the gift-opening is part of the celebration (a shower or a child’s birthday party). However, there are occasions when a gift is traditional. IMHO, the law school graduation of a close friend is certainly one of these.
Hey, nothing like a nice Powdered Wig to get things going !!!
Or, perhaps a nice Industrial Strength Cappuccino Maker, capable of churning out 180 cups an hour of top grade java! Impress those new clients!! Energize your clerks !
Can’t go wrong with a nice set of furniture for his office by famed Italian maker Pasquale Natuzzi, ya know?
Just some thoughts. Heck, you could settle for a sincere card with a hand-wrought note inside and a year’s supply of “Fica of the Month” office plants.
