Every day someone is asking me for money -- someone's leaving, pregnant, death in family, in the hospital, also fundraisers for school, church, Scouting (candy, catalogues, etc.). I can't do everbody I'd be broke. I don't even know who some of these people they are collecting for.
2007-07-09 05:39:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anglcake 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Well, what you can do is speak with the people you work with and see if you can get a small club going. In most companies there is a "rainbow club" and what it does is each person who wants to be involved donates like $50 per year. Then that money is used for all of these gifts throught the year and your name is added to the card. Instead of it being an everyday thing this is one way to organize the gift giving with out having it come out of your pocket at a bad time. It is also ok for you to say that you can not financially contribute to every event. As long as you contribute periodicly its ok, and it is ok for you to skip gift giving for someone that you dont know/like. Remember that you work there to pay your bills... not to throw that money right back into the office. I think that the idea of an annual gift giving group will be most benificial because then its once a year and thoes who want to be part of it can and thoes who dont, are not. Good luck. I used to work in an office where this was a problem.
2007-07-09 05:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the next person that asks for a contribution exactly what you told us. Don't feel bad for not contributing for a perfect stranger's gift or for an elaborate gift for anyone if you can't afford to contribute.
I really believe that sort of thing should be against company policy, unless you all make 6 figures or more a year. Most people have a hard enough time buying for family members and friends, and it puts a real burden on them financially to be expected to buy for co-workers they are barely acquainted with. Same goes for the kids fund raisers......not at the office, please.
2007-07-09 13:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by EvilWoman0913 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say this, "I don't really have any money to spare this month, could you take up a collection for me? " Say it with a pleasant expression and laugh at the end so they don't take it too serious and then let it drop.
2007-07-09 13:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best idea is to be very friendly and smile and say something like, (laughing) "You're too late-- My own nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles and siblings have tapped me out this month!"
2007-07-09 13:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by Sabine É 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just politely decline, say either you will send a card or you have family that are involved in the fund raiser. be polite, let them know when you have it u will contribute.
2007-07-09 13:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've said, I don't know that person but thank you for asking. And keep working.
2007-07-09 12:59:24 · answer #6 · answered by Yvonne 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you don't give to any and don't expect any for yourself. That's the best policy.
2007-07-10 07:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
say no i have enough family stuff to deal with
2007-07-09 12:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hang a sign that says "no solicitations, please" over your desk.
Give to NONE......saves time, energy, and money.
2007-07-09 12:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by joshcating 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋