How do I politely explain that gifts are NOT expected at my birthday party?

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Casey

I'm having a joint birthday party with a friend of mine in November at a local Mexican restaurant. I'm getting ready to send out the invitation email in a few weeks, and I want to make sure that everyone knows that neither I nor my friend expect gifts. We just want everyone to have fun and come hang with us. I'm afraid if I mention the gift thing in the email, however, it'll almost sound like I'm sort of fishing for gifts. You know? How would you phrase it?

Answer
I would simply say, screw the gifts, bring your empty stomachs and alcoholic tendencies to the party.

How to nicely ask someone to pay for themselves on an invitation?

Me

My 2 friends and I have a combined birthday party coming up and we were trying to make the email invitation and we want to ask everyone nicely to pay for themselves because it is 20 people that we are inviting. We are saying that we are not accepting gifts, but how can we nicely ask everyone to pay for their dinners? thank you all so much for answering! 5 stars for answers!

Answer
You shouldn't throw a party you cannot afford. There is no nice way to tell people you're cheap and they have to pay for their own entertainment when you ask them to come honor you on your birthday.

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