| I sometimes wonder when to give a thank you gift | | | | ranged from the elaborate to the homemade. The |
| to someone who has done a favor for me or helped | | | | thoughtful neighbor with the snow blower received a |
| me in some way. When is a gift proper as opposed | | | | gift of homemade, warm-from-the-oven cookies, |
| to just a simple thank you note, a payment of | | | | while the chopped firewood earns an entire loaf of |
| money, or just saying a sincere “thank | | | | homemade pumpkin-raisin bread. |
| you”? I asked an online group what occasions | | | | A fruit basket would be an appropriate gift to give |
| required a gift and then what type of gift would be | | | | someone who gives you a business lead. While a |
| appropriate. | | | | friend who helps you land a new job might receive a |
| In their collective wisdom they said that a gift should | | | | basket of flowers or fruit with a thank you note |
| be given when someone does something special for | | | | attached. And a thank you gift idea for a favorite |
| you or your family. Some of the reasons for when | | | | teacher might be a nice little book full of poems and |
| to give a thank you gift were: If someone has | | | | sayings especially for a teacher. |
| helped you get a mortgage or land a great job, after | | | | Suggestions for thank you gifts ranged from edibles |
| someone helps you out by feeding your cats while | | | | like cookies, candy, food gift baskets, to gourmet |
| you're away for the week-end and after spending | | | | coffees and exotic teas. One might also give a gift |
| one or more nights in someone's home. | | | | certificate to a local restaurant, gift cards to a |
| They felt that a thank you gift should be given when | | | | favorite boutique or a movie theater. |
| ever someone has gone out of their way to assist | | | | Remember any time someone does a favor for you |
| you. Examples of this include making a change in their | | | | is a time when it's proper to give a thank you gift. |
| schedule or spending a great deal of time helping you, | | | | Also, it’s not the cost of the gift that matters, |
| for instance: a neighbor clears your driveway with his | | | | but the thought that counts. So the next time you |
| snow blower or chops some firewood for you when | | | | are touched by someone’s thoughtfulness, |
| your husband is laid up. | | | | consider giving a small token of your appreciation. |
| When asked what appropriate gifts might be they | | | | |