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[mspatmac]

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

Don't bake or cook anything.  It may end up in the trash.  You don't know how he feels about eating someone's food or his dietary restrictions.  Gift card would be best!

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@San Antonio Gal 

I was just going to say the same thing. While people are trying to be kind many times it goes to waste because unless you know the person and their taste they many not like your offerings. Gift cards are best.

[manny2]

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

Don't bake or cook anything.  It may end up in the trash.  You don't know how he feels about eating someone's food or his dietary restrictions.  Gift card would be best!

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I agree, @San Antonio Gal  I never eat baked goods or any other homemade food item unless I know you well. I toss.

I would give him cash in a nice thank you card. If he was doing a good deed, and really doesn’t want it. Tell him to donate it to a good cause. Everybody wins that way.

[AuntG]

I would give him an Amazon gift card. If he owns a car, a gas card would be nice. 

[January121]

I would not give him anything baked ... a gift card is the BEST idea so he can buy what he wants 😁

[Biftu]

My new neighbors (who I met and spoke to only a few times) the husband was out in his garden and we started a conversation about our yards.  I mentioned how I could not seem to get my bushes in control it's such a big job. He said "I can do that, I have the right equipment."  I told him it was ok, I work at it.  Well the next day he was out there trimming all my bushes perfectly.  When I heard the noise I came out and thanked him.  I bought them a gift certificate to a local restaurant as a thank you.  He came over and in a lecturing tone to never do that again.  They don't want anything, never do that again, but thank you, we'll certainly use it.  So you never know people's reaction to gifts.

[speedy girl]

I think I might of asked him when he was done, what do I owe you? As I am happy to pay for your work. Then see how he responds. But I definitely would do something for him. 

[jackiejenny]

No baking...whether he expects it or not, cash is always appreciated. 

I can't imagine anyone getting insulted getting cash for a job well done. 

I wouldn't let him do it for nothing. Giving him something baked would be like getting an apple instead of that kit kat bar you really wanted when you went trick-or-treating! 

Cash~~~

[cindyNC]

I think it also depends on how well you know him.  If you don't know him that well, maybe a thank-you with a gift card.  I would stay away from food. We are both diabetics in our house and it took a while before the neighbors stopped bringing by treats. 

[CalminHeart]

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@Patriot3 wrote:

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?

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Yes, pay him. I hire the same day worker from the Catholic Worker House and pay him $15 an hour, sometimes more depending on what he does for me.