I am an assistant scoutmaster for my sons' Troop. Last evening the Scoutmaster gave me a Christmas gift, which was the first time ever. What do I do now? Get him something? Tonight will probably the last time I will see him until January. Is it ok that my boys just get him something?
2006-12-13 23:59:37 · 11 answers · asked by MustangGT 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Give him something from you & your boys. Doesn't all this Christmas gift etiquette make you crazy?! Happens to me every year!
2006-12-14 00:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by pr1ncezz 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is ok that your boys just get him something. I hate it that I get gifts purely for the reason that I got that someone a gift. It is awkward. Why not offer to take him out for lunch as a gesture of 'thanks' for all his work for the troop? Bring your sons along if you are uncomfortable with the one on one. I'm sure he'd appreciate it!
2006-12-14 09:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by TMD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't feel obligated to get him anything. After all, this is Christmas, and the season for giving. If your sons bought him something, that's fine, but just thank him sincerely for the gift, and leave it at that.
2006-12-14 08:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly okay that your boys just got him something. It was more for your help than expecting a gift in return. Make sure you send him a nice thank you card and let him know you enjoy volunteering with him.
2006-12-14 08:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have the boys give the gift. that way it doesnt look like you just gave something because you felt you had to. it will look like the boys had been planning to give something all along.
2006-12-14 09:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always make extra cookies and put them into little containers so I will have a gift to reciprocate for unexpected gifts!
2006-12-14 09:33:12 · answer #6 · answered by Andrea F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be doing a good job, and he wants you to feel appreciated! He didn't do it to cause you unnecessary anxiety.
If you know a place he goes frequently, grab a gift certificate from there. It'll be convenient for him to use, and maybe splurge on an extra holiday treat for himself.
2006-12-14 09:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by mithril 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is okay that your boys just get him something.
The important thing is the gift must be from your heart.
2006-12-14 08:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Dane D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would buy him something sweet and edible. Like those danish cookies that comes in that decorated tin box.
2006-12-14 09:23:54 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its fine if the boys just give him a gift,,,, you could give him a card if you wish to,,,,, if you hadnt planned on giving a gift,,, then i wouldnt ,,,,,, plus your boys gift would be one from your family,,,,,
2006-12-14 08:03:59 · answer #10 · answered by dlin333 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋