Gift Giving Etiquette

The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry if you've offended someone by tucking a gift card into their stocking. We found some answers from etiquette expert Myka Meier, who is also the author of "Modern Etiquette Made Easy", so here is her advice on some of the most common gift giving questions.

1. Are hostess gifts always required? What about if the invitation specifically says not to bring a gift?

A) You should always bring a gift to someone's home. The host may say, "Don't bring anything" but they won't refuse your lovely gesture once you arrive. A hostess gift can be a smal...