I have not seen her in three years, but am travelling to another country to spend a week with her
2007-03-08 01:58:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i would say something hand made or painted. maybe a set of homemade coffee mugs.
2007-03-08 02:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she smokes or drinks, take your duty free allotment to give her! Something special that she probalby wouldn't normally buy like a nice liqueur! Besides that.. what ever little token that she would appreciate as a gift would be nice... get her something decent as being your host for a week will save you a fortune on accomodation and hotels! I would also take her and her family out for a nice dinner at least once, and if they are driving you around, insist on filling up the tank at least once. Above all remember that although YOU are on vacation, more than likely she is not.. or is taking off precious time that she'd normally spend with her family .. so don't expect her to be your housekeeper! Help her out with necessary chores, and what I've always done is go shopping and pick up the stuff I need to make a special meal for my hostess! And of course pick up a few things that I may not cook myself, like an extra pound of butter, a gallon of milk, stuff like that :) And make your own bed, and leave a clean bathroom behind you... and you'll be the rare guest that doesn't stink like fish after three days and be invited back often :)
2007-03-12 06:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An appropriate gift for this is known as a hostess gift. This is generally something the hostess can use in that capacity. A bottle of good wine is a wonderful gift (if, of course, she drinks wine).
You can also find hostess gift sets at some stores. These generally consist of a sugar/creamer, or something similar. I however, find these a tad impersonal.
The best gifts are something that you know the person enjoys. Does she like tea? Then perhaps a little gift basket of different kinds of teas with a tea ball or fancy teacup. Flowers are also good, especially if you know what type of flowers she particularly likes. A cute little potpourri dish with some potpourri also makes a nice gift.
Try to bring her something you know she will have a use for, rather than something pretty that will just sit on a shelf.
2007-03-08 10:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by caleythia1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What would be really neat is to find some old photos of you two growing up and create and album. It sounds kinda cheesy but it would be nice gesture and she could always keep the memorys. As well as a good conversation piece. I would love if someone brought me something like that, it would really made me think that they put time and effort into it innstead of just picking up some random gift at a store!
2007-03-08 10:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by pattiof 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gift of "thoughtfulness" meaning keeping your stuff picked up and out of the way, helping with meals or even taking the friend out to dinner or breakfast a couple of times. I would rather have a guest offer their help rather than give a gift.
2007-03-08 11:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably going to think this is weird, but essentials like toilet paper and food are nice. My husband has an aunt who brings toilet paper and paper plates every time we have a large family gathering, and I REALLY appreciate it! (Trust me, I don't think to stock up on that kind of stuff - I'm too excited about the company and too busy making sure the house is clean!) Obviously a nice "keepsake" momento would be a sweet gesture, but if you're going to be staying with her for a week, you're going to be eating her food. Be sure to offer to help out around the house while you're there too.
2007-03-08 10:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your friend is and will be delighted to see you if you came with a gift or not. However, if you still wanna bring her something, how about an item she cant get in her country. Poss, a lotion set we hold in high regards here, a DVD, CD, book etc, thats NOT as popular there. Just my ideas, I'm sure you'll come up with something cool.
HAVE FUN!!!
2007-03-08 11:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to show up with a gift, you could check out her house, and send something later, or go shopping there. a set of nice towels to match her bathroom, or if she drinks, a selection of wines,. Send her flowers, that is always supposed to be polite.
A keepsake item, or choose something to add to a collection of bric-a-brac she might have [my friend collects rabbits].
Picture frames to match the house, and if you have a neat picture of the both of you, that would be nice.
2007-03-08 10:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something unique to your country possibly? I also offer to take the person out to dinner to the restaurant of their choice on my last night at their home. I tell them wherever they want to go and it's on me because I want to thank them for their hospitality. I also leave a thank you card on the bed the day I leave.
2007-03-08 14:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by pathfindercia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of my fr iends are spread all over the world,and they always seams to miss stuff from home,that they can't get in stores in the country they have moved to.so just ask if it's something you can bring her from back home.and i always do some grocery shopping when if I'm staying in their house.
2007-03-08 11:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by tiram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a weeks get away from you . . . "fish and house guest both smell after three days"
Stop being a mooch and pay for a motel six.
2007-03-08 12:48:46 · answer #11 · answered by stupido#1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋