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All Occasion Registry

By Nedra Rhone | Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 11:12 AM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It used to be that you threw a party and people came with gifts.

You crossed your fingers and hoped that your guests knew you well enough (and had enough taste) to give you something you really wanted.

If they didn’t, you smiled, said “Thank you!” and figured out what to do with the unwanted book, socks, metallic fringe purse, later.

Now, of course, there are registry services for any occasion such as the recently re-launched myregistry.com .

Users designate a special occasion, compile a list of desired gifts from any retail outlet, then email the list to friends and family.

Sounds like a good way to eliminate unwanted gifts, but some people think that all occasion registries (not including weddings or showers) are crass.

Do you think asking for the gifts you want (say for a birthday or graduation) is okay or in poor taste? Would you be offended if someone sent you his or her wish list?

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