Is it still etiquette to have a house warming party?

Question

My girlfriend and I are moving into a new flat, our first, and was wondering if it is still ok to have a house warming party? We are 27yr old, and so are most of our friends. We want to leave a list of gifts at a housewares shop. Is this still the way to go?

Answer 1

i think the party sounds good because it will be fun

but dont leave the list

people might think u r presuming they should bring u a gift

let them bring 1 from somewhere they want 2 if they want 2

it also means you'll get a more diverse range of gifts

some of which u might not even have thought of

Answer 2

I think I would Have the party, some friends may buy you some gifts for your first home without having the list

Answer 3

i think its totally rude. yep we just got a place, i want to invite all of you to buy us stuff for it!!

someone should do it for you to be nice...but if it doesnt happen i wouldnt do it on your own

Answer 4

have the party but I've never heard of a gift list for one

Answer 5

Don't do the list thats cheeky! Have the party though thats fine just dont expect anything from anyone.

Probably would be best to arrange to head to a club later on as that way u have a few drinks in your flat and still get rid of everyone early but have a good night out too.  

Answer 6

It's certainly not the "done thing" to have a list.  As already said, by all means have your friends around for a party, perhaps some may bring you a gift but don't expect it.  Sometimes it will be a bunch of flowers for the lady and a bottle for you, but it's not obligatory by any means.

And take the next day off to clean up and get over it. . . .

Answer 7

So your motive is to get gifts? Not the way to go.

Answer 8

It is still done as far as I know. It depends on the social circle I suspect as far as gift lists or simply people bringing something. I would want to have a party anyway, just to show off the new flat.  

Answer 9

have the party,but the list thing is just plain greedy