WDMLT about this FB update?

[Jalapeñomel]

I will DD this, just FYI. This is a former student of mine who is getting married in September (she's 22, BTW).

"It is kind of exciting to see stuff being purchased off of our registries. So far we have one from Macy's and one from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. None from Crate & Barrel so far. Exciting. C'mon Crate & Barrel. Can't wait to get more RSVPs. Yay for mail. Hurry up and get here wedding!! (Except I still have so much to do.) Can't wait for the honeymoon either!"

[sprky79]

If I ever post this you have every right to flame the ever loving shit out of me.

[ECB]

But NO, it isn't about the gifts!!! No, really, it isn't....

:-|

[loveday]

She's 22. I was kind of material at 22. And naive. And dumb. I would most likely slap myself upside the head if I could go back to that time period.

But, yes this is annoying.

[wildorchid363]

If I was one of her guests and saw this I would be sure to buy her something from the Dollar Tree.

[partiallysunny]

Wow

[malibu]

Wooooow.

[missyny]

I think it's terrible, but I'm not shocked at a 22 year old getting swept away in it all. Think about it. People who are 22 have somewhat grown up on FB. Putting everything/anything out there (as asshatty as it may be) is just part of life for them.

[mypunkinpie]

I think she's honestly unaware of good etiquette. She sounds young and excited for her wedding. It's a gift registry, not a game show. Show some humility.

[loveday]

Jul 18, 2012 13:05:34 GMT -5 missyny said:

I think it's terrible, but I'm not shocked at a 22 year old getting swept away in it all. Think about it. People who are 22 have somewhat grown up on FB. Putting everything/anything out there (as asshatty as it may be) is just part of life for them.

Ding, ding, ding. Precisely.

[melindafelinda]

Young and dumb. I excuse a lot of shit for young people. I met my ex-h when I was 22. Judgement was not one of my strengths.

[iamgrace]

Immature and excited.

[Chirp]

Jul 18, 2012 13:03:23 GMT -5 loveday said:

She's 22. I was kind of material at 22. And naive. And dumb. I would most likely slap myself upside the head if I could go back to that time period.

Ditto this. Except I more needy and awkward than material. Oh, and I would absolutely slap myself silly if I could go back. There's no "most likely" about it.

[Deleted]

I hope someone in this young woman's life will politely take her aside and explain how inappropriate that is to put on FB.

[bab]

It's horrible! FTR I was not that moronic when I was 22. I think you either have a bit of tact or your don't. A 22 year old woman should know better than that!

[mypunkinpie]

Jul 18, 2012 13:05:34 GMT -5 missyny said:

I think it's terrible, but I'm not shocked at a 22 year old getting swept away in it all. Think about it. People who are 22 have somewhat grown up on FB. Putting everything/anything out there (as asshatty as it may be) is just part of life for them.

I hate this attitude. Not that I hate missny. I hate that lack of manners and/or a filter seems to be OK because, well you know, that crazy ol' social media! Goin' on and makin' our kids over sharers and bad spellers! Yuk yuk!

[mrsjuleshs]

totally tacky.

[Deleted]

Well, it's not the worst thing I've seen on Facebook.

[missyny]

Jul 18, 2012 13:11:37 GMT -5 mypunkinpie said:

Jul 18, 2012 13:05:34 GMT -5 missyny said:

I think it's terrible, but I'm not shocked at a 22 year old getting swept away in it all. Think about it. People who are 22 have somewhat grown up on FB. Putting everything/anything out there (as asshatty as it may be) is just part of life for them.

I hate this attitude. Not that I hate missny. I hate that lack of manners and/or a filter seems to be OK because, well you know, that crazy ol' social media! Goin' on and makin' our kids over sharers and bad spellers! Yuk yuk!

I do not agree that "it's OK, " but it certainly is the trend.

[mamasaurus]

Jul 18, 2012 13:03:23 GMT -5 loveday said:

She's 22. I was kind of material at 22. And naive. And dumb. I would most likely slap myself upside the head if I could go back to that time period.

But, yes this is annoying.

I don't know...I got married at 23 and knew better.

[Deleted]

Totally tacky, but it's not all about age. I have a friend getting married at 26 doing this stuff right now. I got married at 23 and had enough sense to keep most private stuff off FB.

[Deleted]

Jul 18, 2012 13:56:45 GMT -5 mamasaurus said:

Jul 18, 2012 13:03:23 GMT -5 loveday said:

She's 22. I was kind of material at 22. And naive. And dumb. I would most likely slap myself upside the head if I could go back to that time period.

But, yes this is annoying.

I don't know...I got married at 23 and knew better.

jinx

[hubes]

I also got married at 23/24 and knew better. Even with social media in my life.

[jenn1298]

Jul 18, 2012 13:07:08 GMT -5 gravytrain225 said:

I think this is something everyone does regardless of age, but nobody posts, other than this girl.

Agreed. I checked my registries from time to time, but didn't tell anyone!

[Deleted]

I'm going to focus on the positives
1. there's no link to give them money even if you weren't invited or barely know who she is
2. She isn't asking you to share the link with everyone you know so they can share in the joy of giving her money too
3. She's excited about the gifts instead of whining it's not cash

There you go. She's practically a model bride.