Should I invite my co workers to my daughter's baby shower?

Should I invite my boss and co-workers to my daughter's baby shower? My department consists of one boss and 2 co-workers. Last year my boss invited all of us to her daughter's graduation party. Is it appropriate to invite all three to my daughter's baby shower if they have never met my daughter?

Our Answer:

Hi,

Thank you for your etiquette question. There is not a clear cut answer in baby shower etiquette to this. A baby shower is alot like a bridal shower in the fact that people attend to show support the family. Around the country people will look at this situation differently depending on background and culture differences.

To know the answer on whether you should invite them or not, you must look at your friendship with them and ask yourself if it is close enough that you feel that they would come to the baby shower to support the family even if they do not know your daughter.

If you feel you are close enough friends to them, then invite them. I think the main concern people have reguarding attending showers like this is feeling awkward. Be an understanding friend if they choose not to attend due for this reason.

I hope this helps! Good luck with the grandchild coming to the family!