Small gestures are always appreciated and it often happens that you are invited to the homes of people you don’t know. However, you should not arrive empty-handed. Whether it is a formal, informal or friendly invitation, whether it is for a dinner or a simple aperitif, there are few exceptions to the rule of etiquette which consists of bringing a gift to one’s hosts when invited, even if one does not know one another. In these cases it can sometimes be difficult to be properly inspired and, above all, how not to make a mistake? Here are some tips.
1. The fresh bouquet of flowers for someone you don’t know
Le bouquet de fleurs fraîche pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
A partir de 33,90 EUR chez Florajet
The best gift you can give the lady of the house is a bouquet of flowers. If you don’t want to embarrass yourself or if you want to be sure to give very fresh flowers, the best way is to have them delivered. The fresh flower bouquet for someone you don’t know can be ordered online a few days in advance to ensure that it is delivered at the right time.
2. The freedom gift voucher
Le bon cadeau liberté
A partir de 30 EUR chez Wonderbox
The freedom gift certificate will please someone you don’t know. They will have the freedom to choose the activity of their dreams! You just have to define an amount between 30€ and 500€ to be credited on the gift voucher, and let the lucky recipient enjoy it according to his desires.
3. The Is Coming aperitif set for someone you don’t know
Le coffret apéro Is Coming pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
17,95 EUR chez Amazon
You may not know each other well yet, but if you know your hosts are Game of Thrones fans, surprise them with this gift. The Is Coming Aperitif Set for Someone You Don’t Know consists of an engraved board, matching picks and a recipe book inspired by the world of the famous series.
4. Escape Game Friends for someone you don’t know
L’Escape Game Friends pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
16,95 EUR chez Cadeau Maestro
To give a gift to people you don’t know yet but at least know they are fans of TV shows and games, here is an idea. The Escape Game Friends for someone you don’t know can also be given with the idea of sending a message or to be consumed directly at the planned party. It will be hard not to please with this nice gift.
5. The wine box for someone you don’t know
Le coffret à vin pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
22,91 EUR chez Amazon
Flowers for the lady and a bottle of wine to share with everyone, that’s the protocol. If you already have the precious nectar but are missing the presentation box, here is an original one. The wine box for someone you don’t know is to be chosen among 4 models, each one as original as the other, with a deliciously vintage pirate and treasure hunt inspiration.
6. The frog to grow for someone you don’t know
La grenouille à faire pousser pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
19,80 EUR chez Amazon
Are you invited to the home of someone who loves overly kawaii objects? Here is the perfect gift known as Peropon in Japan. The pot to grow for someone you don’t know is shaped like an adorable ceramic frog. The plant on their back is mint.
7. The Ricard fresh plants box for someone you don’t know
Le coffret Ricard plantes fraîches pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
32,00 EUR chez Amazon
Make a splash with this beverage released in 2018 and still little known, composed notably of fennel from Provence instead of Chinese burdock. The Ricard fresh plants box for someone you don’t know but who appreciates the aperitif in a southern way consists of a bottle of the precious nectar in a plants-only version from local cultures, as well as 6 glasses and a carafe with a retro look. It is drunk with 7 volumes of water instead of 5 for the traditional Ricard.
8. The DIY infusion kit for arranged rum
Le Kit DIY d’infusion pour rhum arrangé
49,90 EUR chez Amazon
The Arranged Rum Infusion Kit is a DIY gift for someone you don’t know.
9. The boxed tapas board and bottle of wine for someone you don’t know
Le coffret planche à tapas bouteille de vin pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
16,95 EUR chez Cadeau Maestro
Why just give a bottle of wine? There are alternatives. The wine bottle tapas board box for someone you don’t know is available with a 2016 Bordeaux Superior Bio vintage. The bamboo box transforms into a cutting board and an aperitif display.
10. The aperitif roulette set for someone you don’t know
Le coffret apéro roulette pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
22,97 EUR chez Amazon
You should at least know if the person you are inviting is a gambler. The aperitif roulette box for someone you don’t know who is a gambler remains a classic of successful and festive parties. Be careful not to mix alcohol and gambling if you don’t want to lose your shirt as well.
11. The magic tree for someone you don’t know
L’arbre magique pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
17,95 EUR chez Amazon
Some people don’t like to be given flowers or plants at all, for various reasons. The magic tree for someone you don’t know will be perfect for them. You water it with a special liquid and it blooms in a few hours without disturbing Mother Nature in any way.
12. Le Petit Ballon tasting box
Le coffret dégustation Le Petit Ballon
A partir de 12,90 EUR chez Le Petit Ballon
The Le Petit Ballon tasting box is an ideal gift experience to discover good wines and other products. With this gift, you offer the best wines unearthed by Jean-Michel Deluc, the former Head Sommelier of the Ritz.
15. The gourmet basket for someone you don’t know
Le panier gourmand pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
42,95 EUR chez Amazon
Tradition, or etiquette, dictates that the edible gift you bring is meant to be shared with your guests. The gourmet basket for someone you don’t know consists of a good bottle and four terrines to celebrate the French aperitif.
14. The bonsai kit to grow for someone you don’t know
Le kit bonsaï à faire pousser pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
17,90 EUR chez Amazon
There are many possible variations if you want to offer flowers, a plant or any other plant. The bonsai kit to grow for someone you don’t know is an original one. It will only need water, love and a few small scissors strokes in order to blossom.
15. The bottle puzzle for someone you don’t know
Le casse-tête bouteille pour quelqu’un qu’on ne connaît pas
20,90 EUR chez Amazon
The bottle puzzle is a gift for puzzle and logic game lovers. You have to find out how to remove the bottle from its wooden cage in order to taste the bottle of wine.