I am graduating from college in two months and my parents asked me what I think an appropriate graduation gift is. BUT I don't know! What do students usually get when they graduate? My parents are just an upper-middle class family and they aren't especially rich or anything so what do you think would be suitable for me to say?
2007-03-06 05:57:15 · 11 answers · asked by Linny 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I am graduating from college in two months and my parents asked me what I think an appropriate graduation gift is. BUT I don't know! What do students usually get when they graduate? My parents are just an upper-middle class family and they aren't especially rich or anything so what do you think would be suitable for me to say?
FYI- What I meant by including the information that My family is an "upper-middle" class is that they cannot afford something such as a car. As far as my knowledge as a Marketing major (we use class division by income regularly), my family is classified as this. Other information that you all have been asking is who has paid for this and that is my Aunts. So my parents got lucky and haven't had to pay one dime. The answers are great so far thank you for all of your input!
2007-03-06 07:54:15 · update #1
It's awkward to be asked a question like this without knowing what the person intends to spend. One solution is to name something that has a broad price range -- like jewelry or a gift certificate to a favorite store. I would recommend, however, that since you're not in the market for acquiring expensive stuff, that you simply think of something that you might have forever as a reminder of them, rather than something that you'll wear out or use up. For that purpose, jewelry, a piece of art, a collectable item, etc. are all good choices. Another possibility is a family portrait done by a good photographer (if this hasn't been done recently).
2007-03-06 06:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Corinnique 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, when I was in college everyone described themselves as "upper-middle class" and I'm not certain you know what you're talking about. Upper-middle class is what many of us see as "rich"... professions such as doctors and lawyers and half million dollar homes. Upper-class people are usually old money and are VERY rich and not many of us normal people know any of them. What you probably meant to say is that you are Lower-middle or middle-middle. (I have a sociology degree and that is just one of my pet peeves.) Now that that is out of the way...
My family is working-class/lower-middle and my father gave me $1,000 cash and took me out to dinner when I graduated, however, I paid for my tuition through scholarships, loans and with my own money. Then, as soon as I graduated, I started paying my dad rent. But still, maybe some money and dinner, but if they paid for your tuition, you should be thanking them and taking them out.
Oh ok, maybe just saying that they couldn't afford a car would be sufficient. Class is tricky in the sense that my dad doesn't make much money, but he is a tight wad and saves every penny. He could have afforded to buy me a car (and pay my tuition for that matter) but chose not to just to teach me responsibility. Your family could make way more money (and they preobably do!), but live better off than my family does. Sorry for the mix up!
2007-03-06 07:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my point of view it depends of how good your grades are, and if your parents paid for your college education. If they paid for it, they don't owe you a present; if you got very good grades, you deserve recognition for your efforts in the form of a present that your can keep as a memory, and it depends of your taste to choose it. A travel, a piece of art, jewelry, a special book...
Congratulations for your graduation. Wish you success. Don't forget that decency and ethics pay off.
2007-03-06 06:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by itxazoa1957 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who paid for the college. If they did, it would be nice to go to dinner (they could pay) ... maybe a small piece of jewelry. If you paid for college, I think I would give a bigger gift - maybe a couple months' rent.
2007-03-06 06:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kabu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they paid for your education, the best response would be that no gift is necessary. Giving them a warm thank-you is more in order.
2007-03-06 07:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by mlprocin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gift certificate for your favorite clothing store
A new pantsuit appropriate for your job.
A nice briefcase with maybe your intials on it.
Buy you a treasury bond.
2007-03-06 06:22:49 · answer #6 · answered by angelpoet04 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Luggage for you to pack up your things and live a good life !
2007-03-06 06:40:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they paid for your education....then they should give you a really big hug and tell you congratulations.
If they paid for your education.....YOU, should give them a big hug and tell them THANK YOU....
Then, go out to dinner; dutch ;)
2007-03-06 06:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by L ♥ L ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A shiny new Cross pen and pencil set!
2007-03-06 06:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by socmum16 ♪ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A one way ticket out of their house.
2007-03-06 06:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by whymewhynow 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋