I didn't mind doing this at all, it was fun having her dog over, such a smart dog. Would it be rude to try to give her back the gift cert.?
2007-05-01 08:16:13 · 29 answers · asked by Shirley A 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes. You could have tried to not accept it when she gave it to you, but just accept it. Maybe take her to dinner?
2007-05-01 08:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by pincollector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it would be rude to give a gift back. If you are a little uncomfortable receiving such a large gift (how nice of both of you) maybe you can invite her over a few times during the summer for a cookout to show your apprecaitation. Or in a couple of weeks, give you some plants (if she has plants around her house) or a gift basket of coffees or something of her liking and put on the card "from a friend to a friend".
2007-05-01 15:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! You enjoyed the task that you did for her and it helped her out enough that she wanted to show her appreciation. Thank her in person (you probably already did). Then write her a note and place it in the REGULAR MAIL thanking her for being such a special friend. You might also tell her that you would be happy to do this favor for her again some time but that she did not need to give you a gift, you would like it to let it be your gift to her. I would like to have both of you for friends! Sounds like you are good neighbors.
2007-05-01 15:41:46 · answer #3 · answered by kathy s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. It's rude to give back gifts.
Ii assume you watched the dog and got the mail as a favor, witihout expecting payment. So, the gift cert. is agift to show her appreciation.
You don't give it back, you say "thank you." Or, you take her to the steakhouse with you and have dinner with her and use the certificate.
2007-05-01 15:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She gave this as a gift ;explain that you were happy to do it and take her out to dinner!! Never give a gift back as people usually put alot of thought into a gift even if it is a certificate or store card
2007-05-01 15:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by FallenAngel© 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the ability to accept a compliment/gift graciously is a sign of maturity. Rejecting the gift would be rude
2007-05-01 15:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by jimwooskie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not rude, just not okay, because she knows you did something g for her that she really needed, and you came through for her. She gave you a gift of thanks and appreciation. To give it back would only confuse her and it woul turn into a "No, you have it, ...no you have it, it was fun I enjoyed the time,...but you did something very nice for me and I want you to take it and do something nice for yourself...."
She will feel bad AND GUILTY if you try to return it, only because she is showing you that she is not taking advantage of your kindness.
Have a great meal and be proud that you helped someone in need!!!
2007-05-01 15:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Dee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Accept the gift, she must be very thankful to you for being so kind. In my opinion I would continue to do random acts of kindness upon her. It's great to be neighborly. Pick up a thank you card and possibly a house plant for her, explain in the card what you just said above, compliment her dog, and say that would love to do it anytime, restitution isn't needed.
2007-05-01 15:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be rude. If you made the agreement to do her these favors, expecting no pay, and she still felt that she should give you a token of appreciation, simply accept it. Perhaps follow up with a thank you note, or if you are close enough, invite her to dine with you.
2007-05-01 15:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by michelle37 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She went to the trouble to go and get it for you. I think she wants you to have it. So, enjoy. Such a lovely neighbor you have!
2007-05-01 15:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be rude, but there is nothing wrong with accepting it, either.. If you feel bad, why don't you use the certificate and ask your neighbor to dinner for fun?
2007-05-01 15:20:25 · answer #11 · answered by tmac 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋