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What's tacky nowadays?

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The wedding reception thread got me thinking. The situation described there, in not-so-recent past (even still, depending on who you ask) would be considered extremely tacky - asking for cash, etc. Nobody seems to think so though, so the definition of tacky has obviously been changed and that is acceptable now.

The question is, what sorts of things are tacky now? In any situation.
 
I still think asking for cash is tacky. JMHO.

Keeping with the wedding thing: listing where the couple is registered on the invites used to be considered completely tacky. You'll see it about 50% of the time lately.
 
Yeah, just asking for cash is still tacky. I was at a wedding earlier this summer that they asked for no gifts, and I was amazed. Especially being that it was their first wedding. I talked to my buddy, who was the best man, and asked him what to do, because I felt rotten not bringing any gift. He said they really don't want anything, which was amazing for a first marriage.

Anyway, asking for cash IS tacky. Leisure suits are tacky. 😉
 
I really prefer cash to any other gift. I don't care how much you give me. It easier for everyone involved. I wish I could convince my parents/in-laws.... 🙁
 
Originally posted by: MogulMonster
Yeah, just asking for cash is still tacky. I was at a wedding earlier this summer that they asked for no gifts, and I was amazed. Especially being that it was their first wedding. I talked to my buddy, who was the best man, and asked him what to do, because I felt rotten not bringing any gift. He said they really don't want anything, which was amazing for a first marriage.

Anyway, asking for cash IS tacky. Leisure suits are tacky. 😉
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I could totally see not asking for stuff at a wedding. I mean, if the two have lived apart on their own for a while, they probably have all the necessary furnishings and stuff. But that's a matter of choice. Asking for cash isn't in the cards.
 
Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I really prefer cash to any other gift. I don't care how much you give me. It easier for everyone involved. I wish I could convince my parents/in-laws.... 🙁
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Right, but you admit you like Hudson Hawk. Your opinion on matters of tact are therefore moot. 😛

 
Originally posted by: Fausto1
Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I really prefer cash to any other gift. I don't care how much you give me. It easier for everyone involved. I wish I could convince my parents/in-laws.... 🙁
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Right, but you admit you like Hudson Hawk. Your opinion on matters of tact are therefore moot. 😛
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lol
 
Originally posted by: HotChic
Originally posted by: Fausto1
I still think asking for cash is tacky. JMHO.
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I have to agree, even though I fully understand the logic behind it.
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I see the logic too. Current divorce and remarriage rate = me out $$ to the same person.

 
Tacky is all the "parties" thrown for the bride and groom nowadays. Cuple Shower, bridal shower, bridal luncheon...

Jeebus, why don't they just have "let us bend you over the table while you wish a happy and lifelong marriage."


BTW, what the heck is "save a date"?
 
Tacky is the email I got at work inviting basically everyone in the company to give gifts at a baby shower for someone I don't know.
 
Originally posted by: PipBoy
Tacky is the email I got at work inviting basically everyone in the company to give gifts at a baby shower for someone I don't know.
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Yeah, I hate that too. I don't learn anyone's name for a reason.
 
For our wedding we had a very limited gift registry list.. so most people got the idea we wanted cash instead of gifts. but we didnt ask right out for it.
 
Vasoline and putty!!! 😀

Acually, Ive always thought the whole idea of "registering" somewhere was somewhat tacky on the part of the happy couple but what do I know?
 
Originally posted by: thebestMAX
Vasoline and putty!!! 😀

Acually, Ive always thought the whole idea of "registering" somewhere was somewhat tacky on the part of the happy couple but what do I know?
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I don't see the problem with registering. That way, you get the stuff you want and your guests can choose according to what they can afford. I think the assumption is that the couple will be buying something for you down the road (if you're not already married) so I don't see the big deal.

 
Originally posted by: murphy55d
Originally posted by: CraigRT
Originally posted by: Fausto1
I still think asking for cash is tacky. JMHO.
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yeah man... it just seems silly to me
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If a couple has lived together for 5 years or so, has everything they need, what should they ask for ?
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Nothing. If people want to give them stuff anyway...so be it. This is the norm for second weddings (roughly the same situation where they already have everything) IIRC.

 
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