<p>I am going to a graduation party tonight for five people, and I'm unsure what to do about gifts. The party is at a nice restaurant, and I don't know if it'd be awkward to show up empty handed. But if I'm giving five presents, the amount would be $5-$10, and that seems a little rude--is it better to not give anything? Or should I just make them all cards? I'm not close with any of the people. Am I even expected to give them gifts? Any advice would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Graduations cards with a sincere message signed with your first and last name, for each graduate.
Small bouquet of flowers for each of the females is a nice touch.</p>
<p>If you’re close enough to go to a graduation party in their honor, you’re close enough to get them a card. A gift is optional. If you know someone else attending you may want to ‘pool your resources’ and get a gift card in a larger amount, but that’s totally optional. As the party is tonight most people have already made arrangements. Batllo’s idea of flowers is a nice simple thought as well.</p>
<p>Sometimes a small coffee shop gift card tucked into the grad card works in these situations. I agree that it is thoughtful to bring a card with a note for your friends. I don’t think it is rude to spend what you can afford.</p>
<p>A card with a $10 gift card to Target or Bed, Bath, and Beyond would be appreciated by anyone. My D and 7 friends gave a party and most people did not bring gifts. Only her close friends did.</p>