We received a college graduation announcement from my sister-in-law's sister. We don't really know her that well, but I don't know what the proper etiquette is here. Should we send a gift? If so, what type of gift and what's an appropriate amount of money to spend? (She's going straight on to grad school.)
2007-05-02 04:50:12 · 10 answers · asked by Alex F 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
what to give:
Being a college student, i can tell you that you can't lose when it comes to money. Send her a $25 visa gift card. She doesn't knwo you that well so it is just her way of acknowledging you guys. Do the same for her but dont Over-do it.
when to give it:
If you are attending her graduation, you can take it and give it to her there or take it to her graduation party if she's having one. IF you aren't going, send her a letter with a "sorry we can't make it, but we want to help you celebrate" card. Hallmark will have just the thing. Enclose the gift card and send it to her about a week b4 graduation.
Hope this helps!!!
2007-05-02 05:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by beautyzhername 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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We received a college graduation announcement from my sister-in-law's sister. We don't really know her that well, but I don't know what the proper etiquette is here. Should we send a gift? If so, what type of gift and what's an appropriate amount of money to spend? (She's going...
2015-08-19 03:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Channa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is polite to send a note of congratulations and a gift when you receive this kind of announcement. But if you don't know her well, it does not have to be an expensive gift. You could send cash ($25 or so), or a gift card to a bookstore like Barnes and Noble. Most grad school students need books, so a gift card like that would probably be much appreciated.
2007-05-02 04:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is Miss Manners' gift etiquette: a gift is ONLY given at the pleasure of the giver. That means that gifts are NEVER required, expected, solicited, specified, asked for or otherwise guided by the bride, graduate, birthday boy or whatever.
It is polite to acknowledge the announcement with a congratulatory note or card...after all, the graduate has accomplished something worthwhile. You are never required to send a gift.
2007-05-02 05:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You should never feel obligated to send a gift. However, if you wish to send a gift, I would simply send money, considering that you don't know her all that well. It seems to be appropriate for a graduation gift.
2007-05-02 09:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I believe gifts are still appropriate in this situation. But since you don't know her well, send a token gift. Some little something for her apartment or room with a congratulations card.
2007-05-02 06:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College ( cousin's child) announcement was via "phone." Both my kids graduated college without any family recognition so my "etiquette" about graduations are no more.
2014-09-20 02:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Betty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send a congrats card and if you want to send a small gift but if you dont know her that well i would just stick with a card.
ask your brother if you should send a gift or not and if he has any suggestions.
2007-05-02 04:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest a card and maybe a gift card to someplace like Border's or Barnes and Noble.
Since you don't know this person well, you can probably just send a card.
But, as a former grad student, anything is appreciated!
2007-05-02 05:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My rule of thumb for graduations is this:
High School Graduation - $25
College Graduation - Card
My rationalization is this: When someone graduates from HS, they need all the money they can get for college. When they graduate from college, they should be able to get a job and earn their own money.
2007-05-02 05:41:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋