I am staying with a couple and would like to say thyank you for letting me stay with them. What and when do I give them something?
2006-10-20 23:45:57 · 15 answers · asked by vicki r 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
usually, gifts (as a token of gratitude) are given on your last day or last night (or last dinner) with the host family... towards the end of your stay with them, usually during a memorable moment such as last family dinner. gifts can be anything that you think may be important or memorable or useful for them, or if you cannot think of anything significant, a nice bottle of wine can still express your gratitude. =) a nice card or note is also suggested of course.. =)
2006-10-20 23:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by poni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several of my friends (and family) live a distance away and we often visit each other. During the visit we will either go out to dinner (at the expense of the visitor) or the visitor purchases the ingredients and prepares the meal in the home. This is a ritual with us, and it is such fun! The visitor gets to choose the restaurant or the menu and it's always a surprise.
It is a "given" that a "thank you" card arrives within three days of the visitor's departure. That's just proper etiquette.
2006-10-21 04:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rembrandt11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the length of time and your relationship. If you've stayed a long time a nicer and more expensive gift is nice....if just a few days perhaps a thank you card and flowers/chocolates or wine is nice. It really is just a token of appreciation, they didn't allow you to stay for the thank you gift.
I'd suggest on your way out of after you leave is a nice time to give.
2006-10-20 23:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by Alyssa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attempt something that she would be able to use which will make her undergo in ideas the time you spent jointly. a competent hostess present makes the hostess undergo in ideas the form. attempt a rather winter headband or some heat slippers. A framed image of the mountain you stayed at could be spectacular additionally.
2016-11-24 20:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by saragosa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a saying, "guest & fish stink after three days". How lovely for you that you have such good friends. Keep it that way by making an very active dedication to getting out on your own. Remember you're not looking for a hand-out but a hand up. I'm proud of you for wanting to offer them a gift as thanks but the first gift you can give is help clean, keep up w/their standards, get on your feet & out the door & then, send them a wonderful letter describing your heartfelt thanks & then how about a basket of goodies from the grocery they normally wouldn't buy for themselves & you know they like or a laundry basket/hamper filled with band-aids, peroxide, laundry detergent, dish detergent...those things that cost a fortune when added up. Or a nice certificate for a dinner out at say Applebees or Red Lobster. 25.00 shouldn't be too much for your newly independent wallet but superb for your friends.
Good Luck. Peace
2006-10-20 23:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by angels02_2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While you're at their home, look around and see if you notice anything they particularly need, or if the hostess collects or enjoys certain items. After your visit, send the gift along with a thank you note.
2006-10-21 16:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by zoeann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candles are a great gift for anyone! Also you can help with "jobs" around the home.Or go buy some groceries and cook a meal or 2.
2006-10-21 03:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by xfsiren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An invite for them to come and stay with you in the future. A bottle of wine, some nice chocolates allways go down well
2006-10-21 01:00:55 · answer #8 · answered by pipsqueak678 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the suggestions of wine/chocolates/flowers. But I'd give that upon arriving at their home. I'd want them to know my appreciation immediately so they don't wonder for 3 days if I was a mooch.
2006-10-21 01:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I go visiting, I give them a gift as I unpack. I just gave a fall centerpiece for my hostess' dining room table. It was well received.
2006-10-21 01:29:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋