Her mother and brother rarely attend family functions (her father always attends). They live about 15-20 minutes away from most of the family. We hardly know her, so buying an actual gift is very difficult. Any suggestions?
2006-06-19 00:52:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sorry...yes, she's our cousin.
2006-06-19 01:03:43 · update #1
We would be giving a gift because her parents are having a graduation party for her and we are invited.
2006-06-20 05:35:28 · update #2
I would say that 25.00 in a nice card would be suitable. I assume she is a relative--it just might bring the ties together for the next function.
2006-06-19 00:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamcatcher 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
$20
2006-06-19 03:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by shellshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$15 or $20
2006-06-19 00:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous 20-Something 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only give $20, but if you can afford it, and if you feel kindly toward the father, give $50.
We just had a party for my daughter, and the gifts ranged from $20 (from my younger stepbrother) to $50 with a small actual gift (i.e. photo album for her prom pictures).
If the $ issue makes you uncomfortable, you could always go the photo album/picture frame route. If she's going to college, get a hoodie or sweatshirt from the one she's going to.
2006-06-19 01:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by vanwoman06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy an address book for the grad. Only spend what you feel comfortable with (about $20 or a family meal out). This way you won't feel guilty about not acknowledging the occasion and family connection.
2006-06-19 00:59:08 · answer #5 · answered by ajgeiger38 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you can afford. Personally 25 dollars, but the real reason you will be giving her a gift is because of the father so....
2006-06-19 00:59:37 · answer #6 · answered by chrome_rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I graduated High school many years ago in 1993 my aunts and uncles typically gave 100 my father a cheap bastard who makes a ton of money only gave me 50 and my god father gave me 500
2006-06-19 00:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by jlimages 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to give her anything since she sees fit not to be close to you. The most you need to do is give a pat on her back. Graduating is her and her family's business not yours. Her family should be the ones giving her any rewards for graduating.
2006-06-19 04:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 to 20 dollars will be a fine amount considering they are not as close and should be happy with anything you give.
2006-06-19 00:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by amy_lynne_26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could buy her a giftcard ($20-50) to Target (or another chain store that sells a variety of things), if she's going to college it could come in handy!
2006-06-19 02:15:01 · answer #10 · answered by sonik_starz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋