Gift attributes not transferring from OLX to RE

I have created an event and used gift attributes to capture meal options. When I receive my email confirmation it shows a blank answer at times but once the gift is processed it shows on the gift in the attributes. Also, when I check the gift attribute at times it doesn't have the selection but the email confirmation shows the option. There seems to be no rhyme or reason. What am I doing wrong? The attributes are checked as required in the event form.