2007-05-25 06:17:34 · 29 answers · asked by JAMES T 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
NOTHING.
Obligatory gift-giving is OUT OF CONTROL!!!!!!! Stop the insanity. Give them a card and say "congratulations on graduating." Since when should kids get PRAISED up the ying-yang for something that is a PRIVILEGE??? (meaning attending school from grade 1-12)
What is with all the "kids" nowadays???? Thinking they 'deserve' rewards for EVERY LITTLE THING THEY DO??????????????
I am 34 years old. My graduation present was my DIPLOMA!!!!!!!!!!!! That is what I deserved because THAT is what I worked for - it was FOR MYSELF. When you get a job and contribute to someone's business, THEN YOU GET MONEY FOR THAT JOB. THAT'S THE WAY THE REAL WORLD WORKS! Enough with all the 'free - ride' attitude kids!!!!!!!!!!!
For the little 'Crazee' girl: Good for you for graduating - but it's not the rest of the world's responsibility to give you a gift or to contribute to your 'college fund'. Yes, tuition has gone up exponentially and for your information, I am still intending to finish university. MY PARENTS DIDN'T OFFER TO PAY FOR POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL!!!!!!!! Who's paying for your schooling? If you're doing it yourself, good for you. Either way, it's YOUR responsibility and NOBODY else's. If you have people that 'care' about you and want to give you a gift, then that's great but it's not an obligation just because you're graduating from 'highschool.'
So get over YOURSELF!
2007-05-25 06:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
None whatsoever!!! Since when does the completion of an obligation, which will economically benefit nobody but the graduate, warrant any type of gift, let alone money!?
We have to get away from the consumerism we have been lulled into. Narcissistic behavior has cornered us into really believing that we deserve something for everything we do!
Do you see where I'm going with this? The graduate isn't even a family member and you're concerned about what you should give him!? A sincere congratulatory remark to the graduate as to how his scholastic efforts will pay off by making him a better person for himself, his loved ones and his country is more than enough of a 'gift'!
2007-05-25 06:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by SexRexRx 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
$20 to $50.
2007-05-26 05:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50 is the least you can give for a graduation. Come on, four years of high school over with... it's not just a birthday. If you are really good friends, I would say give like $100 to $200. Unless your filthy rich, then give more.
2007-05-25 06:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by Stev 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, it depends on what you can afford and how close you are to the family. I'd say $20 for mere acquaintances, $40 for people you see regularly but are not really good friends, and $50 - $100 for closer friends.
2007-05-25 06:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by lawmom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends how close the friendship is.
It can range from $25 to 50 based on the relationship.
2007-05-25 07:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say $25.
EDIT
Quit giving the ones who put amounts of money thumbs-down! Your typical family may not be made of money, but going from personal experience, I have to pay back $12K in loans for my first year in college and my sister has to pay back about double. Any money given to a high school grad is highly appreiciated and will be used wisely.
2007-05-25 06:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have been good friends with this person for a long time and you have watched the kid grow up. then you owe it to them to give at least $75 but if you haven't really associated with the kid than $50 will do. hey it's better than nothing.
2007-05-25 06:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by supersonicxsara 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
$100 to $250
2007-05-25 06:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe give a gift certificate to the bookstore at the college they plan to attend. I'd say 50 bux, but what do i know
2007-05-25 06:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by qweezyq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋