High school graduation gift ettiquette for step niece?

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connie b

I would like to know what the proper gift giving etiquette is for a high school graduation for my brother's second wife's daughter. We just received a graduation announcement for this girl's upcoming graduation. My brother has been married to his second wife for about 3 years, they live across the country, and I've only met the daughter approximately 5 times. Are we required to send a gift? I feel she's not really "family" and I barely know her. What is the proper etiquette in this situation?

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You follow the same etiquette as you would for any other high school student that you received a graduation announcement for. There isn't "special" etiquette for a step niece. Send a card with $25.

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jerseygirl

I have 3 graduations coming up in the next 2 weeks ~ my nephew, my niece and one of my best friend's son, who I have known since birth and is family as far as I'm concerned. What is the average amount of money or gift cards people give for high school graduations these days?

I haven't been to a high school graduation since my youngest sister about 13 years ago. I don't want to be cheap to any of these kids, they are all special to me and I want to do the right thing. Thanks for the advice!

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I just graduated from high school last year, and most of my aunts/uncles gave me $20-$50. It really depends on the relationship you have with them. Also, gifts can be great ideas too-something they can use for college or an apartment...towels, hamper, a cute sheet set, a roll of quarters and laundry essentials...any of these can be good.

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