From: steve harley
On 2010-03-23 08:34 , John Sessoms wrote:
> Used to be when you got engaged the bride dragged the prospective groom
> off to whatever high falutin' department store to "register" china
> patterns. Now they go to Target & run amok with a bar-code scanner.
it used to be you got what you got, or what others thought you should get
Gift giving as a social obligation; you've been invited to to a Sorority
sister's or a Frat brother's wedding, what do you give? Not someone
you're really close to, but someone for whatever reason you can't just
ignore.
China, silverware & glassware are socially neutral gifts, particularly
if the couple are not close family. The bridal registry provided a way
for everybody to get on the same sheet of music. You aren't buying the
whole set, just one piece and you're assured it's going to fit in with
the other pieces they get.
AND, you could be sure you didn't give them the second toaster.
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