Should I invite my co workers to my daughter's baby shower?

Should I invite my boss and co-workers to my daughter's party? My department consists of one boss and 2 co-workers. Last year my boss invited all of us to her daughter's graduation party. Is it appropriate to invite all three to my daughter's baby shower if they have never met my daughter?

Our Answer:

Hi,

Thank you for your etiquette question. There is not a clear cut answer in baby shower etiquette to this. A baby shower is a lot like a bridal shower in the fact that people attend to show support the family. Around the country people will look at this situation differently depending on background and culture differences.

To know the answer on whether you should invite them or not, you must look at your friendship with them and ask yourself if it is close enough that you feel that they would come to the baby shower to support the family even if they do not know your daughter.

If you feel you are close enough friends to them, then invite them. I think the main concern people have regarding attending showers like this is feeling awkward. Be an understanding friend if they choose not to attend due for this reason.

I hope this helps! Good luck with the grandchild coming to the family!

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Not appropriate
by: Anonymous

I would suggest you NOT invite your co-workers. Although you may all be friendly, you are still co-workers, and will work together after the shower is long gone. I think they may feel this is a solicitation for a gift. Let's be honest, showers aren't that fun, especially if you don't even know the mother-to-be and all her friends and family. Skip the shower invites, but share photos of the baby when it arrives. They may chose to give you a gift to send on to your daughter or not, but at least they won't feel obligated.

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Perfect!
by: Cecilia

I had a friend of mine from work invite me to her daughter's baby shower. I didn't know her daughter and felt a little odd about going to the party. Your advice is perfect. I am going to get her a present for the baby shower. That way I can still show my support for my friend without the awkwardness of the party.

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I say go for it!
by: Anonymous

I say go for it. We are only talking 3 people here, in which you have a close working relationship with. Since you work closely with them, they should already know all the details of your daughter being pregnant and share in your excitement. You might regret later not inviting them, so just do it. If they choose not to come, that is their choice. You are not losing anything by inviting them.

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Maybe..
by: Valerie

Have they met your daughter before? I would say go for it if they have met your daughter. Otherwise, it might be best to just give them a birth announcement once the baby arrives.

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