Buddy of mine got six (count em' thats 6) of us home at about 3 in the morning after a very late and very drunken party. He selflessly drove all these people, most of whom he wasnt planning on taking with him in a borrowed (& crowded) sedan. The rain was coming down hard, and much of the streets were flooded. Although I myself was fine, there were two people in the car who had drank too much, ate very little, and had little tolerance, so they were throwing up for much of the ride home. Some of their, ugh, "sickness", got on parts of car doors and further complicated the night, although we later managed to clean it up. What started out as a fun night out turned into an almost nightmarish drive home. I was thinking of getting him something to show much I appreciate his friendship, kindness, and safe driving. What in the world would make an suitable gift? All suggestions welcomed.
2006-12-27 13:59:01 · 22 answers · asked by eugmir 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I suggest first of all a personalized written note to him to thank him for being a terrific friend and doing that for you and making sure that ya'll got home safe. Take him to a decent place to eat, offer to wash his car for him. Gas money on a card maybe and make a voulcher that says he can drink all he wants one night and you'll be the sober driver.
2006-12-27 14:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think his tolerance and kindness deserves something special too. Getting his vehicle washed, waxed and detailed would be a great gift idea. But you said he drove a borrowed sedan! If he doesn't have a vehicle of his own, perhaps you could take HIM out for a night of fun and a safe trip home - all at your expense. The other alternative is a simple "Thank You" - because what he did meant a lot to you personally.
2006-12-27 14:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, this is a "no-brainer." The first thing you MUST do is have the car completely detailed, cleaning up any and all residue from the evening. Then you buy him tickets to his favorite team's next game. You apologize for your behavior and request that your immature friends do the same. I would proably buy him a gift card to his favorite restaurant, too. Tell him how badly you feel and assure him that you will never put him in that situation again. Then, forget it and don't mention it again.. It's over.
2006-12-27 14:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very lucky to have such a good friend. It sounds like some people may have taken advantage of him though.
Maybe you and one (1) other buddy can treat him to a couple of drinks and a meal at your favorite bar, and offer to be the safe driver for the night. Don't go wild and invite too many people or it might get out of hand again.
2006-12-27 14:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on what he's doing. My husband has pals from city we used to stay in an hour away and if he is going to a party with them and is to inebriated topersistent each and each of ways domicile he could stay all night. He additionally does all night fishing journeys with the boys and his father and that they never are domicile till now 9am. We additionally drag race on weekends and regardless of if it somewhat is a sturdy night or the track has alot of issues that could take all night. yet whilst he basically out partying and would not desire to give up then it somewhat is amazingly incorrect. And as quickly as a week of this habit is lots to lots. I advise the spouse start up doing it as quickly as a week for a whilst and notice what his reaction is.
2016-10-28 12:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL the ones he drove home need to show their appreciation. Have them all pitch in on something and put ALL their names on a card and on the gift. You have some good suggestions here, just be sure to include ALL names even if they don't have the common decency to do so. (If they don't chip in let them WALK next time, that will sober them up in a jiffy especialy if cold and rainy)
2006-12-27 14:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The six of you should pitch in and get him a nice gift card to a restaurant he would like... dinner on all of you with a card with all of your phone numbers in case he drinks too much. Friends really don't let friends drive home drunk. :)
2006-12-27 14:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You both sound like really nice people! You should all pitch in and take this car to a detail cleaners for him. And then maybe all of you could pitch in 10 bucks for a giftcard to best buy or something.
2006-12-27 14:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start off by cleaning his car for him then get a gift card to a very very nice place to eat.
2006-12-27 14:03:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thank you note telling him how much you appreciate what he did and a $10-$20 gas card to go along with it should do nicely.
2006-12-27 14:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋