2006-10-16 14:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by jeffliss 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I don't know what the rule of thumb is, but if it is just an acquaintance, I'd spend $15-$25.
2006-10-16 15:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole bunch of different things:
Who is this person? close co-worker? worked together long?
Someone you get along with? Hang out with often? Are you going to the reception or just the evening after? - If you're going to the dinner... the rule of thumb for that is to more or less intend on spending the same amount as they are spending on your dinner.
But it's not about how much you spend... it's what you get... and the thought into it.
Last wedding i went to, i was in the same boat as you , didn't want to spend a whole lot of money and didnt' want to abide by their registry ( somehow a salad spinner didn't seem like the most exciting of gifts to give) So i bought a super nice silver frame and had the date engraved on the bottom. It's simple yet you KNOW they'll use it... and the fact that you get it personalized with the date or their names or a special saying... makes it all that more significant... even if if you've only spent 30$
Good luck!!!!
2006-10-20 05:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by ~J~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you invited and attending the wedding? Or are you talking about what you can contribute to a co-worker for a collection?
Invited - if you are even going (I never do) spend as much as you would any other friend.
Contributions - depending on how close you are, or even how closely you work together, anywhere for $2 up, maybe $5 being the average. If I don't even know the person, I don't feel bad about contributing nadda.
2006-10-17 11:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you feel comfortable spending for the wedding gift for a co-worker.
2006-10-16 15:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Never go beyond your means to impress anyone. They'll soon forget you and you'll be in a 'Fine Fair Thee Well'.
2. Because it is at work, and someone is collecting, that does not mean that they are the 'Collection Police'. Do not be embarrassed, it takes nerve to be honest and keep your financial life in balance against guilt mongers.
3. Just give what you can afford, to whoever is collecting, and state so. Soon this will be in the past, so don't fret about it.
Good Luck and Warm Wishes.
2006-10-16 15:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your budget and your relationship to them. Generally wedding gifts would be decent if they cost $50-100
2006-10-17 05:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give what you can afford. Period. No matter how well you know the person. If you don't really know them that well, $50 should do it. If you can afford it. It's the thought that counts.
2006-10-16 15:36:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much do you LIKE her. The rule for any gift....To me anyway..
2006-10-18 12:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever you can spend
2006-10-16 14:59:07 · answer #9 · answered by catworkbefoul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋