I was thinking of having a BBQ when I recuperate or is that too much. They volunteered, I never asked for the help.
2007-06-08 10:10:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A barbecue would be a lot of fun, it could be part celebrate recovery part thank-you. If I brought you food in your time of need I wouldn't expect anything from you, just that you enjoy it and recover. Sure a thank you card is nice, but I don't think its absolutely necessary. People like to help out for the sake of helping out. :)
2007-06-08 11:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kaitelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verbal thank you as in when they brought dinners to your house or are you planning to call and thank them. It's always nice to send a thank you card with not just your signature but also a brief update on how you're doing, how appreciative you were to have so many friends stop by and bring meals to you, and how fortunate you are to have friends like them.
Don't mention anything about not having asked them to do anything, and they did it on their own. That part will anger your friends who only wanted to help you out.
Having a BBQ when you're much better is a good idea. Make a toast to good friends.
2007-06-09 01:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thank you card would be polite and appropriate. By all means, have a BBQ and invite them if they are friends but don't link it to the help they gave you or it could turn into a tit-for-tat of reciprocal hospitality that could get expensive and embarrassing.
I assume that, if the need arises, you'll be ready to offer the same or similar help to what was offered to you? That would, if you think about it, be the only way you will actually repay the favour given to you.
2007-06-08 10:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I do most of the cooking here, so I guess it'll be kinda mundane. Lets see, there was hamburger helper last Monday, hamburger steaks Tuesday, (Hamburger-hot dog cookout at church Wednesday,) Spaghetti & meatballs Thursday, Hamburger casserole Friday, Sloppy Joes Saturday, But Sunday, the piece de resistance: Meatloaf with all the ..? trimmings? (Is instant potatoes considered,"trimmings?") So tonight, Im almost at a loss, and find myself trying to think of another HB dish. In my mind, I'm asking, "How Now? Ground Cow?" Any suggestions?
2016-03-13 07:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thank-you card would be the Emily Post way to do it. Or you could call them and express your thanks to them.
Just say something like, "Your thoughtful gift of a pre-cooked meal was so nice. Because of you I got to stay off of my feet a little longer and the rest sure helped my recovery. Sincerely, "
Just because you didn't ask them for help doesn't mean you shouldn't make their good deed go unappreciated.
We should all encourage kind acts like this, as truly considerate people seem to be thinning out of society.
2007-06-08 10:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by rebecca h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion I think it's important to send a little thank you card for helping out. It's easy to just say thank you and writing a card is going the extra mile to let your friends know you appreciate them.
2007-06-08 10:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you don't "owe" them anything- a nice, "Thank- You" card would be fine... And the BBQ is ok too- if you really feel the need to "take it to the next level". :) It's up to you.
2007-06-08 10:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them a small thank you note and mention the dish they brought you..whether you asked them to or not is not the point..They thought of you and wanted to help in the only way they knew possible.
2007-06-08 10:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by ibsawdust 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i think that bbq is a lil 2much but i think thank you cards and maybe a little gift not something to big though just let them know you appreciate it
2007-06-08 10:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think sending them a thank you card with and update on your recovery would be really nice.
2007-06-08 10:16:01 · answer #10 · answered by Yvonne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋