I have a query regarding birthday present etiquette and so forth which I'd like to put forward.
My daughter turned 18 at the beginning of the year and decided not to have a birthday party, instead having a small get together with friends at the beach. Because of the late notice, not many friends were able to make it, and only one friend brought a present. My daughter was very understanding, and didn't expect presents from anyone because of the late notice, however she was disappointed that she didn't receive a card from one of her best friends who she has been close with since they were 4 years old. That same friends 18th birthday is coming up soon, and she has asked my daughter to buy her a relatively expensive ring as a present. I'm not questioning whether we should buy this girl a gift - of course we will - but is it fair for her to ask specifically for an expensive gift when she didn't buy a gift or even a card for my daughter? How should I address this? What do I do? Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.