okay - i searched and, well, i figured i would pretty much figured that i would get him a gift card to B&N or personalized pen from Things Remembered.
but anyway, i am wondering if i even should get him something when im gonna write him a letter thanking him for everything he had done for me.
its gonna be both a thank you gift and a christmas gift.
is it perfectly alright to give him both a gift card and a letter? or any other ideas you could suggest?
thanks in advance! XD
2006-11-21 17:05:10 · 17 answers · asked by Icing 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
he taught me last semester and this semester, i dont have a class with him but he is helping me with my letters of recommendation
2006-11-21 17:25:37 · update #1
also - in terms of amount in gift cards - how much is too much?
2006-11-21 18:00:44 · update #2
im graduating this semester so i cant take another class taught by him. although - yea, about ethics... can he refuse the gift card? :/
thanks for all your insights! XD
2006-11-22 05:43:53 · update #3
Definitely go with the bookstore/coffee shop gift certificate. Any amount is fine-$20 to $25 if you can manage it would be perfect. Write the thank you note. Not only do you appreciate him, but you never know when you're going to need another reference or recommendation letter. You'll probably be calling on him for a while, maybe even years. One gift and note this time around will be just fine.
2006-11-27 05:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the grades been posted? Will you take any more classes from him? If they have & you aren't then go ahead, otherwise its a real bad move as it would put him in a conflict of interest. I am sure that he would treat you fairly regardless but all there needs to be is thesuggestion of impropreity by some disgruntled student who knows that you gave him a present & he could possibly lose his job. Cards are fine, I wouldn't give a prof a gift until I was sure that I would no longer be taking any more classes from them to prevent the possible soap opera discribed above. It is sad but it really does happen.
2006-11-21 19:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by Julia B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barnes and Noble is an excellent idea. Or perhaps Levenger, it's a catalog that has wonderful things for readers and people who enjoy writing. You can find it at Levenger.com. They even have a few rare words books and that sort of thing. There are also things like book journals, where you document your thoughts about books your reading or have read. And they have things for The Well Read Life.
Gift cards to restaurants you think he might like are also a great thank you gift.
2006-11-21 17:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him the pen which is non-monetary and a thank you card. As I had a professor like that and he helped me with things after the semester was over too. When I gave him something monetary in return, he refused it because of ethic standards that he has to abide by, yet I respected that.
I'm sure he will appreciate your thought and token of appreciation.
2006-11-21 19:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by itsme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't go overboard. A sincere letter and a nice pen (not even engraved) would be appropriate. Avoid giftcards as they show specific dollar amount.
And be sure to give him the gift AFTER grades have been issued.
2006-11-21 17:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think a simple thank you note is sufficient. it depends on how well you know the prof. do you actually have personal conversations or is it strictly a scholastic relationship? if it's strictly scholastic then no gift just a note - but if you know him on a personal 'how's the family' level then a gift would be a kind gesture... and yes he could refuse it - if you insist he may think twice about it and accept it - but no guarantees (you can always re gift a b&n gift card... or use it yourself)
2006-11-28 06:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by YourBrownEyedGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that if he was still teaching you, a present might not be appropriate.
But since he's not teaching you anymore, then I think it's a wonderful gesture.
Your gift ideas (B&N, the pen) are good ones.
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2006-11-21 17:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a box of chocolates is a better idea. It's simple and doesn't seem like your trying to score a higher grade in class. Happy holidays!
2006-11-22 02:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The perfect gift for your professor is to give him a perfect grade in his/her subject. That will be more precious to the professor than any purchasable item.
2006-11-21 18:43:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm 13 as well my Dad says the same thing every year. I buy him mini models of tractors or diggers cause that is what he likes. If I can't afford it I get him the nicest Chocolates I can find. -------------------------- xx-Claire-xx
2016-03-29 05:05:05 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋