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What to give........

Patriot3 — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:01:09 GMT

My very nice neighbor came over and offered to clean my flower beds. I said sure. He is a nice guy.....has lived behind me for 20 yrs. He did a good job. He's my kids' age.

My question.......should I compensate him? or not? I know he doesn't want or expect anything, but I feel kinda guilty not giving him anything. Really am stumped by this.

Maybe I should wait and see what happens next year?

Re: What to give........

GenXmuse — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:03:35 GMT

How nice! I don't know about money but maybe a gift card from Amazon along with a thank you note.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:05:15 GMT

How long did it take him to do the flower beds?? If it was a quick job, probably nothing. But if it took him several hours, I would give him something. Do you bake? A book by a favorite author? I wouldn't give him money but something that he would enjoy.

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drizzellla — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:05:34 GMT

You bet I would give him something.

Anyone who would save me all the time it would take me to clean my flower beds. I would generously compensate him. And hope he would do it again and again next year.

PS - Just wanted to mention this. It was mentioned to bake or cook something. I just think of my son and his food preferences. He is SOOO particular about what he will eat. It is easier to make a list of what he will eat because making a list of what he won't eat would be too long.

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lgfan — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:10:18 GMT

Gift certificates for fast food restaurants will work.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:11:59 GMT

I think a gift card is a great idea, especially the Amazon suggestion, so he can spend the money as he wishes. If you know he buys Starbucks, that could be an idea. What a kind neighbor.

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:13:12 GMT

@Patriot3 What a nice guy! Is he single? If so, he might appreciate a meal delivered to his doorstep. If he has family, a plate of cookies would be good. I guess it depends on what you know about him. Does he like wine? Maybe he would appreciate you offering to take in his mail or trash cans the next time he is out of town. Maybe you could just send him a thank you note with a gift card for a coffee place.

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lynnie61 — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:16:51 GMT

I would definitely give him an Amazon card or a gas card. He took the time to clean them. Maybe he will offer next year. Kind neighbor.

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goldensrbest — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:21:48 GMT

You are very lucky to have such a nice person to help you,yes i would give him a thank you gift.

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PinkyPetunia — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:24:10 GMT

I would give him some kind of thank you gift. Good suggestions given. I would give something you like to bake. Banana bread comes to mind.

Gift card for coffee is a great Idea. Dunkin, Starbucks, etc.

Re: What to give........

sann — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:34:21 GMT

Cash would be nice....

Re: What to give........

kaydee50 — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:03:09 GMT

@sann wrote:
Cash would be nice....

No, I wouldn't give him cash unless this becomes a regular occurrence. Then I would set up some sort of schedule and payment just like any other professional help.

Re: What to give........

Mindy D — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:08:41 GMT

He might be insulted by cash. He was trying to do a good deed. Bringing over some cookies or something else you bake or buy might be a nice gesture. A simple thank you might also suffice.

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september — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:09:44 GMT

Cash or a very general gift card (like Amazon) would be best. I wouldn't bake anything, not knowing what that person's dietary preferences are. Your baked food could end up in the trash.

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Sooner — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:11:20 GMT

Best answer: A gift card. Too many people now are on some sort of eating plan to give out baked stuff.

An Amazon gift card is perfect along with a nice note.

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kindred cats — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:11:35 GMT

I see nothing wrong with a little cash and a gift card, both!

He may be trying to start a small business and this type of encouragement would be a bonus.

You never know...

Re: What to give........

ECBG — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:18:23 GMT

I would suggest a VISA gift card and let him pick where he prefers to go.

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Rockycoast — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:21:34 GMT

Such a kind neighbor you have. Definitely give him a gift card, not cash. Because he offered to clean out your beds, does he like to garden also? A gift card to a local nursery would be a good gift if he does garden. Amazon, coffee shop cards are all great suggestions too.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:04:21 GMT

I would do something he can enjoy now and later - cookies/brownies/bread and a thank you note with a gift card (ie amazon, local eatery) enclosed.

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justashopper — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:00:42 GMT

It's always nice to show appreciation and respect for a person's time. I would not wait until next year. I am sure he did it out of kindness, not expecting anything but, it's the right thing to do. (to reciprocate some kind of kindness back).

My Dad regularly used his snow thrower on the neighbors' walkways. They love it. A nice note with a gift card to either a local place or amazon would show up in the mailbox. He in no way expected anything, but people really appreciated his help.

I don't like the visa gift cards. The policies on those are so weird. That's the only kind of gift card I wouldn't give.