"I also plan to not open gifts and have people bring any gifts unwrapped or send them directly to us. I always hated opening gifts in front of people as a kid. And honestly, still do. Even for the extroverts among us, it can be quite a chore to feign excitement and joy over and over again while unwrapping yet another onesie and diaper genie."
"I didn't open any gifts at my shower. We took them all home, and my husband and I opened them up the next morning while we drank coffee and enjoyed some baked goods, one mom shared on Reddit. It was such a fun experience getting to open our gifts privately and talk about how cute this thing will be, or how nice it was of so & so to get us that, etc."
A growing number of expectant mothers are choosing not to open baby shower gifts in front of guests. Many prefer to receive unwrapped gifts or have gifts sent directly and open them later at home. Reasons include discomfort with being the center of attention, dislike of performing gratitude repeatedly, and a desire for authentic reactions away from an audience. Some find the public unwrapping tacky or stressful, and others describe a more intimate, enjoyable experience opening gifts privately with a partner. The trend has generated family tension and online debate about etiquette and expectations.
Read at www.newyorkfamily.com
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