What is the best way to thank a professor for writing you a letter of recommendation? Should I give them a present, a write a letter, or give them a gift certificate?
Thanks.
2006-10-18 20:04:21 · 17 answers · asked by Phillip 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have written many recommendations and would be embarrassed to receive a gift.
It would be gracious to thank the professor warmly - and that can be by a letter or note or, best of all, in person.
Do not thank him or her by email.
2006-10-18 20:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, any gift from a student is special. I (like most teachers I know) have a warm fuzzy box of things our students have given us; letters, cards, the pitiful home-made crap, it's all in there. For a professor though... well... gift certificate's out. Letter is good. Present is better. How nice was the letter of recommendation...?
2006-10-18 20:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A 'Thank you' card is enough. It is a professor's job to do things like write letters of rec. But if you want to be generous and "poor college student" doesn't apply to you, enclose a gift card.
2006-10-18 20:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by LittleMuffin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think a heartfelt letter would cut it, but perhaps if you feel a greater sense of gratitude maybe a small gift as a token of your appreciation - pehaps a nice pen or a nice bottle of wine, or like you said maybe a gift certificate for a CD or something similar
2006-10-18 20:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Write something on a thank you card (easy ones to find at almost anywhere). It is neat, thoughtful, and polite. If you have a strong friend-type buddy-buddy kind of relationship, a gift could be appropriate.
2006-10-18 20:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by eminem526 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a sincere card expressing all the sentiments you have for such a kind gesture will do. you may add a gift, maybe a good wine, or a pen, something that he will be able to use in his work.
the most important thing is for you to always keep in touch with him, update him with your whereabouts, and he will know that you have put with so much importance and regard in your life
2006-10-18 20:56:25 · answer #6 · answered by maiax 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personaly would write them a thankyou note and personally walk it in to this person and say Thankyou and hand it to them. and even possibly tell them about what you are doing that their letter helped you with
Good Luck
2006-10-18 20:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can just write him a note. Keep in touch with him and let him know how you are doing... in your career and life.
2006-10-19 23:25:44 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you already gave the gift of being a good student. if you give them anything it will be like sucking up.........
you know what i would like if i was your prof?? a box of chocolates. with a note saying 'thank you" bla bla bla
2006-10-18 20:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
me personally... an apple and a hot steamy sex session...provided that professor was hot......no just joking...a letter....its equal
2006-10-19 17:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋