Ok they got me a $20 gift card to the mall, should I get them something? If yes, what?
2006-12-19 06:15:16 · 37 answers · asked by Sally 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, just be sure to send them a very lovely Christmas card in the mail with your sentiments for the holidays, plus a thank you for the gift card. That's what I always did.
2006-12-19 06:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by MegW12 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
why not, spread some holiday cheer. get something they are interested in that they will also find usefull at least weekly. not sure what to tell you to get but just a few idias off the top..... a gift certificut for dining out and a free 3 hour sitting works, or something they can use to find there keys with if they get lost, or something they can comunicate to you there babysitting with derectly like a 2way reciver of some kind, nextell even makes things not too costly. something usefull and nice. bake something and give them a nice card even, i am sure they would love that.
2006-12-19 06:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I say you would not have too, I give my babysitter a Christmas bonus, money or a gift card. I do not expect any thing in return, so I would say no. Unless you really want to, how about flowers, or even a card with $5.00 worth of lottery tickets., but really you don't have too.
2006-12-19 06:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by sweepit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so sweet that you even consider that, why not get them a 10$ gift card at Starbucks that way they will stay out longer one night and you will get your money back in return.
:)
Of course the gift should really be in generosity but reciprocity can be nice as well.
2006-12-19 06:19:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is what I do, when I give them their Christmas card, I make an extra little card and decorate it. I write gift certificate for 2 hours babysitting.
2006-12-19 06:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me way back when I used to babysit.... my mother gave me a Christmas card to fill out and send to them and told me to make sure I said thank you for the thoughtful gift. They asked me back to babysit so I guess that was appropriate!
2006-12-19 06:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by shoebuyer2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to worry, but you could buy their kids a small token. It could just be a stocking stuffer or one of those giant candy canes. Write them a nice card saying how much you enjoy their children.
You certainly don't need to reciprocate with gifts that total or surpass the $20 they spent on you - it's very normal to give your sitter a little gift or bonus.
2006-12-19 06:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift would be a nice gesture but totally unnecessary. If you do feel the need to get them something I would suggest a simple card.
2006-12-19 06:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by HanSoloJim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is so commercialized, that it makes those with out the technique to shop for products have self thought in cost and inferior. besides the very undeniable fact that, those which would be very purely approximately you and understand your subject will understand. you could undergo in ideas inviting them over for some appetizers and play some board video games. you might have a snort with out spending fairly some money and regardless of each and every subject, that's what Christmas is approximately, sharing time with friends and kin.
2016-10-18 12:06:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is proper etiquette to tip people that you do business with on a regular basis around the holiday season. ( your babysitter, hairdresser, etc.) The gift was probably their form of gratuity. A thank you card is a good idea to show that you appreciate their gesture.
2006-12-19 06:22:12 · answer #10 · answered by ELLA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋