Question about graduation gift - Page 3

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@panda1234 wrote:

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
No gift, no card, from me.
Agree

I also agree. Unless this is a very close friend, I'd do nothing.

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itsmagic · ‎08-08-2011

Do you think she was just inviting everyone in the office no matter how well she knew them so they didn't feel left out? I would just tell her you have another commitment and let it go at that.

Silver Lining · ‎04-16-2010

People in an office environment sometimes casually invite co-workers to things for their kids just to cover all bases. I've seen situations where people got upset if they weren't invited. @panda1234, I wouldn't worry about a gift. Maybe send a card if you want to but I would probably just offer congratulations if it comes up again.

Silver Lining · ‎04-16-2010

@itsmagic wrote:
Do you think she was just inviting everyone in the office no matter how well she knew them so they didn't feel left out? I would just tell her you have another commitment and let it go at that.

@itsmagic, I didn't see your post until after I had sent mine. You and I are thinking alike.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

It would depend on how close I am to the co-worker. If I considered her a friend, I'd give a card and $25 gift card. If she is just a co-worker, I'd not feel obligated to even send a card.

meem120 · ‎03-09-2010

I would give a little something to the mom for the girl. You do have to work with her everyday. Just explain you have another engagement

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I would give a small gift card to Starbucks.The students enjoy getting a coffee or a breakfast sandwich before class.It would be a nice little treat that didn't cost much.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

sounds as though she maybe inviting people in the office, to be nice.

The important thing is that you actually respond to the invitation. You are ready occupied at the time, so that's all done. As you don't know the kid, no gift is required.

panda1234 · ‎04-27-2015

@itsmagic wrote:
Do you think she was just inviting everyone in the office no matter how well she knew them so they didn't feel left out? I would just tell her you have another commitment and let it go at that.

You are right, she may have just been covering her bases.