My neighbor just brought me over a Christmas gift, nothing big just a nice gift with a card. I wasn't planning on getting her a gift, we are just casual aquaintences.
What should I do now? I feel funny getting her a gift now, after she got one for me. Will it look obivious that I just got her a gift because she got me one? I was thinking about making her some cookies or a cake, something I baked. Do think that would be ok, or should I do something else?
2006-12-17 05:39:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Cookies would be perfect. It has a nice personal touch, as well.
2006-12-17 15:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never feel obligated to give someone something just because they gave you something. A gift now would look like you just gave something because she did. I have found that baked goods are fine to give whenever...so if you are feeling really guilty, go with that.
2006-12-17 13:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by janeannpat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was just listening to this very topic on a talk show, and they said that you don't need to feel obligated to return the gift.
But something home baked for her is quite a nice gesture, esp. if you would like to pursue the frienship.
Have a merry Christmas!
2006-12-17 13:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by what's up? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think baking her something is just perfect. It shows you appreciate the gesture and it won't look obvious.
I bought gifts for my neighbor who I actually spent plenty of time with and cared about, which they have since moved after 8 years of being neighbors! :(
2006-12-17 13:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mt ~^^~~^^~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yummy. Cookies sound great. i dont think it would be too obvious but she could know but you could say soory i ddnt get ur gift ready till now ive been really busy hope you enjoy.
2006-12-17 14:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by Brittany 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think baking something that will be perfect but if you give her a toy or any types of money it will totally be obvious that you're just giving her a present because she gave you a present.
2006-12-17 13:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by Drew D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hate when someone does that. If you get her nothing then you might not have aproblem next year.
2006-12-17 13:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, make something for her.
2006-12-17 13:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by gbgnick 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋