He's wondering if he should put a little cash in their cards for a gift, but I said a card would be enough. I didn't think $ would be appropriate. Does everyone agree?
2007-05-18 12:54:39 · 9 answers · asked by momtobe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The boys are 18 and there are others on his team graduating that wouldn't get a card with $-that's why I'm asking. We thought showing up empty handed (at least without a card) to the dinner would be rude.
2007-05-18 13:05:16 · update #1
I would stay home and mail the cards.
2007-05-18 13:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think he should politely decline the invitation. Although the dinner is for the right reasons, after hours activities with students is borderline fraternization.
If the parents and other school staff are their it's fine. Just the card is fine.
If he is related to the students, then maybe some cash would be ok.
2007-05-18 13:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of my teachers came to my graduation party, and all gave me cards but no gift. I would say that is the appropriate thing to do. It is obvious that they like your husband and want him to be at their dinner, and his presence will be a gift itself.
2007-05-18 13:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by Q 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I graduated high school, one of my favorite teachers gave me a lovely book she thought I would enjoy and wrote a nice inscription in it. I thought it was totally appropriate and wouldn't be misconstrued by other students (or faculty members).
2007-05-19 17:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kathy W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give cash. A card and some food item will be enough.
2007-05-18 22:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might want to ask their parents first, so there isn't a misstaken intent. It's a very sweet gesture, and would be appreciated by the student, but keep the parents in the loop.
2007-05-18 13:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
card, no cash.
he already gave at the office.
by the way, you should go with him, IMHO, if you wish.
2007-05-18 13:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by Richard of Fort Bend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-05-18 14:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are the students?
2007-05-18 13:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by whats_this_for1992 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋