2006-12-14 08:21:40 · 11 answers · asked by suzyq 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
No....The Patients don't really expect a written thanks. It would be nice to verbally thank them when they give you a gift.That is really all they should expect. If they give you multiple gifts to hand out to everyone, make sure you thank them on behalf of everyone. Also a general note of thanks to hang on the bulletin board would be a nice idea as well.
2006-12-14 08:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sparrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work in a nursing home and each year we would receive so many small gifts from families. There was no way we could have sent thank you's to each person, so we made up a nice poster signed by all of us and hung it in the lobby. So that it didn't look like we were "asking" for gifts from others, we just "thanked everyone for their thoughtfulness and kindness".
2006-12-14 08:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were these gifts received from the doctor, the patients, or your suppliers?
In my opinion, it depends on your relationship and the type of gift. For example, if it is a patient, you may want to send a note of thanks reminding them that it was not necessary but certainly appreciated.
You may also want to consult with management at the doctor's office about the gifts. They may not condone this or may have a policy that employees should not accept these gifts and send them back.
This is especially true if for example a doctor receives an expensive gift (trip, golf clubs, gift certificate) from a pharmaceutical company as it can lead to a conflict of interest.
2006-12-14 08:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by SteveN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't you? Don't you want to thank someone for giving you a gift?
Unless it wasn't really a gift, and was really some promo from a sales rep or company that you don't actually know, of course you should thank them!
2006-12-14 08:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always proper to send a thank you note, no matter how small the gift. (or how crappy)
2006-12-14 08:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by Colette B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have been dropped off and you weren't there - yes a small note of thanks is appropriate.
If they were given to you in person - thanking them at the time should be enough.
2006-12-14 08:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by tryingmypatience 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
post a general thank you in the office
2006-12-14 08:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a nice gesture. I'm sure your employer would want to know you appreciate their thoughtfulness.
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2006-12-14 08:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by truthhandl3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be appropriate....why the question? Wouldn't you like to be thanked?
2006-12-14 08:24:31 · answer #9 · answered by favrd1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
2006-12-14 08:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by frank750cc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋