So she is my japanese language teacher, 27 y.o. woman...
I'm 18 and she always helps me through... she is different with me when compared with the other students, she stays after class so i can take the international exam at the end of the year... and is always very kind to me... so i want to give her something (the teacher's day is soon i think, and if not something for the end of the year...)
Nothing too personal, nothing too impersonal...
I have discarded some things like flowers, chocolate, or certificates... i was thinking in a book, could you recomend one? any other thing?
btw i live in argentina so there are some things that you can't get here like those certificates...
Please?
2007-08-31 19:04:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
She is descendent of japanese but born and grown here so she's argentinian... that's why i prefer to avoid something like japanese/argentinan books of stuff...
2007-08-31 19:39:24 · update #1
And you know here the society is pretty similar to the usa's so please think of it like a present for a foreign language teacher of your country because it won't make a big difference
2007-08-31 19:40:53 · update #2
A book is a great idea. I second the recommendation of "shoptheflower". The Chicken Soup line is great, and the Teacher one is perfect to give for a teacher.
Is she Japanese? If not, perhaps a book on the Japanese culture that you've found interesting? If she is, maybe a book on Argentian culture? A nice coffee-table book would be nice, regardless. If you can remember any outside interests she's mentioned, see if you can find a book on that topic. Or a book on a topic you're interested in, with the idea that you want to share part of you with her.
As a former teacher, some of the things I really appreciated from students, were school supplies. Things that were out of the ordinary and/or expensive (meaning things I wouldn't buy for myself), but were things I could use in the classroom. Granted, I taught elementary school, so things like unique rubber stamps or craft supplies probably wouldn't be relevant to your situation. But, if the idea appeals to you, watch the kinds of materials she regularly uses and consider finding an upgraded version. I don't really know what she uses, but as an example, if she uses a pen to write with get her a nice pen set. If she uses file folders, consider a nice file box. That kind of thing...
One last idea, in case nothing mentioned so far is interesting to you, is a simple paper weight. This could be anything that sits on her desk, from a glass apple to a pewter statue. Again, look for something relevant, such as something she's mentioned she's interested in, something from her culture or your culture. This would just be an item she could keep on her desk as a bit of decoration. Teachers like those kinds of things (well, I did anyway). :-)
If you include a card with your gift, expressing your sincere gratitude for the extra help she has given you, it really doesn't matter what you give her. Letting her know that she's made a difference in your life is all the gift a good teacher wants.
~Kyanna
2007-08-31 19:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kyanna S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that smells good...not a soap or perfume, as these are personal, but perhaps a couple of nice candles or some potpourri. Vanilla is a good scent, since most people like it.
A nice pen is also a thoughtful gift for a teacher.
I agree with the above, definitely include a note mentioning how much you appreciate her kindness and dedication.
2007-08-31 19:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by PurrfectPeach13232 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was an ESL teacher, I got things such as a journal - a beautifully bound book with blank pages, but decorations on them - you can get those for $5 and up; a beautiful decorative old-fashioned fan; a handmade quilt; a plant (not flowers); a pin to wear on my suit...
-- whatever you choose, she'll appreciate the gesture. I think the journal is really appropriate.
2007-09-01 11:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stationary or a nice pen would be a good gift for a teacher. A Japanese teacher might especially like a Calligraphy set, or you could do a calligraphy of her name in katakana on some really lovely paper and put it in a nice frame.
2007-09-01 15:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good book is always a good gift for a good person.
Try getting information about the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coehlo. It describes about the journey of a young man who triumphs with the help of people he met along the way.
It's a good read.
2007-08-31 19:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you be conscious of what I guess she could like greater effective than something, flow into word and print out a certificates and put in her call asserting she is offered the suitable instructor ever or something like that (make it sound greater respectable). Get it framed in an incredible fancy physique- be resourceful I guess she would be able to shop that perpetually.
2016-10-17 09:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice candle usually does the trick. And a card saying thank you.
2007-08-31 19:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by Whitney B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what does she like to do? If she likes to read, give her a nice book.. If she likes to write, give her a notebook, not just an ordinary notebook though.. Just make sure that what you give her is something she could use..
2007-08-31 19:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm - see if you can find out what her outside interests are, and get her something inexpensive that has to do with them.
2007-08-31 19:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by Cheese Fairy - Mummified 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think, the best gift for a female teacher is just a fresh, red rose..... females are usually atractted in flowers........
2007-08-31 19:14:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋