when you go to a going away party do you bring a present?
604917
It's nice, but it is one more thing to pack. \n\nI like giving some stationary, an address book and a book of stamps.\n\nAND OFFER TO HELP PACK/LOAD THE TRUCK!
709300
IF THEY HAVE AN ENGAGEMENT PARTY, YES YOU BRING A GIFT TO THAT PARTY AND A SEPERATE GIFT FOR THE WEDDING.  THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY  I WOULD GIVE A GIFT CARD TO HOME DEPOT...NEWLYWEDS LOVE THAT
684707
CARRY IN A SEPARATE  BAG   AND WHEN YOU GO THREW METAL DETECTOR TELL THEM WHAT YOU HAVE ..OK HAVE A FUN TRIP
133774
Aside from a gift from you, maybe you can help in the coordination of the surprise party. Like asking your Mom to help you buy something while your Dad and friends fix up the house...
203020
no, Because you asked "Are you going to the party?" The answer is "I am going to the party."\n\nIf you asked "Is the person going to the party George?" Then the answer is "The person going to the party is me."\n\nIt depends on how you ask the question.
1103487
I'm getting married in Cyprus in September so see you there!!!\n\nI'm giving gifts when I get back to Britain as there will be too much stuff for people to take as it is without adding presents to the chore, but if you want to give something there then some custom made jewelry or some lace goods are very traditional
620595
how many balls do u have to bring?
518114
Re-gift it. As long as you don't re-gift it to the same person or some one who is in contact with the same person who gave it to you. (and as long as they didn't see you open the gift)
148171
your mother, checking if you are studing or having a party while she is abroad
420624
The proper etiquette is to take a gift to their house before or after the event or send a card with a gift card or money order in it.  (The amount would be up to you and what you can afford & how close you are to them.  $20-$50)  Just put yourself in their shoes, if you invited people to either event, what would you want or expect them to do?  Remember these parties are thrown to help the people that are being celebrated with their new expenses.   ;o)
1037484
surprise parties are the best! get a bunch of people over at your place and then get a cake, decorate the place, and invite your friend over for a "goodbye dinner with just the two of you remembering all the good times you had" and then have everybody there with the lights off. when they come in and flick on the lights, say "Surprise!" and then give them presents and have dessert and champagne and just have a good time.
908997
No.  Just explain the situation to him in a similar manner as you have done here and he should be understanding.  My family lives out of town also, but when they come, we always spend more time with them because we only see them once a year.  If the roles were reversed, I'm sure he would expect the same from you.  \n\nTell his family that you will have them over for dinner at your place either before or after they go to the cabin, so it doesn't seem that you don't want to spend the holidays with them either.
245495
do you need to bring your own weapons?
908801
keep it as a souvenir.\n\n:> peace\n.
573440
dont buy him a present, her probaly has everything, spend the day with him, go for a walk or a movie, dinner... this will mean more to him, tell him happy birthday fromm my family here in new york
725417
Go, by all means, go. No, I will NOT invite you  for the holidays, never.  Just go away.  Have fun.
108241
Anything food that can be added to the menu or dessert.  Wine is also an apporpriate thing to bring.  If a different gift is your desire a nice vase or bowl would be acceptable, something that is out of the ordinary.  Do not be surpirsed if you do not receive a gift in return.  That is something that happens in all Orental Cultures.