I'm friends with a girl who works in a gym I'm a member in. I became friends with her when I joined, we started going out on nights out together about 7months ago and have become friends. She has got one free membership that she can give to somebody ie friends or family and she's given it to me. It came up in conversation that my membership was due which would be €500 and she said I could have her free membership as none of her family members are using it. I gave her a thankyou card yesterday with €80 inside. I'm just wondering if other people out there would have done the same?
2007-02-08 22:36:35 · 10 answers · asked by Soph 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think it was very thoughtful of you to give her a thank you card, and to reciprocate with a gift to her. If more people had your manners, the world would be a much nicer place!
2007-02-08 22:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by blondie172 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was very thoughtful of you to do that but I think that it was unnecessary. Perhaps have found a time where you might take her to dinner or foot the bill for some kind of girls' night out might have been a better thought, since it is obvious that she thinks of you as a good friend.
Your heart was in the right place though. Don't beat yourself up about it at all. You were trying to do the right thing and that will no doubt be respected by your friend.
2007-02-09 07:16:28 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Laundry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you cards are always in style. Yes, I would have done the same. I am not so sure the money was required....I might have just done a workout with her, treated her to lunch and given her the card...but there's no wrong way to say thanks.
2007-02-09 07:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetserenity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think itis the right thing to do.
Still I would`t have given her money. A thoughtful gift would have been more appropriate. But that`s just my opinion.
2007-02-09 06:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by DarkChoco 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would of tried to do something nice in return for the generous gift. However, your friendship to her must be valuable. Enjoly the fact that your friend cares so much for you. We can't have too many people who do care about us in this life, and that we also care for. I think it's great you have this friendship. Don't forget to remember her birthday each year!
2007-02-09 06:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Chew on this! 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Anytime someone gives you a service that results in you saving money then I think it is proper to give a token of thanks. And when another service comes up that they can render to someone, they will think of you because you were so nice in showing your appreciation by giving them a gift.
2007-02-09 08:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It was a FREE gift and therefore shouldn't have been "rewarded". If she'd PAID for the membership then a thank you gift would have been appropriate.
2007-02-09 06:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have done the same, she could have given it to anyone, but she chose you. I'd buy something for her that she either wants, or needs. Take her out for some drinks, or a dinner. Say thanks that way, but whatever you do, don't buy chocolates! lol xxx
2007-02-09 06:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mwah-ox 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the thank-you card would have been sufficient, but I'm sure she appreciated the extra money. I think what you did was great.
2007-02-09 16:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's nicer than than anyone i know. can you be my friend??? lol
2007-02-09 20:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by kai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋