One of my male friends came to visit this morning and gave me some money. I didn't open the envelope until he had left. When I saw how much it was ($50--a lot for me) I was shocked. Now I feel embarrassed and guilty for complaining about being broke. There is no ulterior motive behind this gift. The man is over 80 and has a beautiful young wife. He's always doing things to help people.
2006-12-18 09:16:21 · 11 answers · asked by The Gadfly 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If you really need the money-thank him. Then, tell him when the chance comes, you will help someone out who needs some money. I did that once. And, I did help someone out, when I could afford it.
2006-12-18 09:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Shossi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The situation is quite clear and so is his generosity.
Now... NEVER say "Oh you didnt have to"... He believes he made your day and, actually did!
If I were in your place I would do this:
Write him a beautiful Christmas card, wishing him all happiness and joys. Write it with your heart, he will know it... we always do when its for real, right. Send him a X-mas cake or those wonderful cookies that we can get the recipe at the epicurious.com. The thing here is that you made it yourself and didnt spend money, yet, you spent your time thinking of him. I bet its more precious than any other gift you could have thought. Time is precious.
Then, no matter what you do with the money, let him know how helpful it were for you at that specific moment.
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
2006-12-18 17:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Tchuca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just graciously thank him. A note is especially nice. If you feel it is necessary to do more, make him a home-baked treat or hand-made scarf - something that costs more in effort than money, and give it to him along with your thank you note.
2006-12-18 17:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by jomolow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow if he is over 80 and has a young wife he must be REALLY rich.
2006-12-18 17:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be happy , say thanks
he is nice person, if he gets sick or lonely or something, maybe deliver groceries or something.
its a gift, no guilt , take it
just help him or when you are old and rich do the same for people
2006-12-18 17:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
send him a thank-you card. i am looking for work and would be very grateful if someone gave me money like that
2006-12-18 17:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by kattz1111 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God touched his heart because he knew your situation, considerate a blessing and thank God to show you're grateful.
2006-12-18 17:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Butler ♥2 B♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send him a thank you card, thanking him graciously. Make sure you do it from the heart.
2006-12-18 17:20:52 · answer #8 · answered by Gigi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Say thanks and do something nice for him at the first opportunity.
Oh........and don't complain about being broke to an old rich guy.
2006-12-18 19:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by Contessa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just thank him.
2006-12-19 11:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋