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KimieH
Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 5
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:06 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I've been at my job for almost 5 months and someone is collecting for a wedding gift for a coworker. I never know how much to contribute in this situation. We don't work on the same "team" but we do chat anytime we see each other. Thanks! |
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kiosokkn
Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 4
Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:46 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I would give anywhere b/w $5 and $10. |
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kittycat
Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 7
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:26 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I would say definitely more than $20. But no more than $50, especially since you aren't really friends, and do not hang out -outside of work. |
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kinkeegrl
Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 15
Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:06 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I would recomment $10.00 dollars. |
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kissescomeinfives
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:46 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| about ten bucks should be more than sufficient, since it's a collective thing. Or else, as around what's to be bought, it'll be easier to set the budget (say like $5 per person), then go get the gift. Easier that way, if not, how would you know if they pocketed the money? Is someone making a list of total collected amount? |
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KissmyShaz
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 6
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:26 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| i wouldn't put in much $5-$20... find out what others are doing and base it on that... you don't really have to give any but if you don't want your new co-workers thinking you're not going to be a part of things you should especially if you like her |
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kimandryan20086386
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 5
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:06 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I don't think it would be inappropriate to ask someone else contributing. |
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KineeVottbano
Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 4
Location: Cook Islands
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:46 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I have a $10 limit on gifts for co-workers. It works for me, I would suggest finding an ammount that works for you and stick to it. If you always give the same ammount then you always feel that you are being fair. |
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kimieyjean
Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 9
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:26 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| $5 |
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KipsWeibRebop
Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 3
Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:06 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| At least $5... $10 would be nice... $20 would be super nice.If you're not sure, and you have a trusted co-worker who is sort of friendly with you, ask them what people in the office usually give. I work in the Federal Government, and they have rules on how much you can give any person for a gift... with the exceptions of birth, death, and weddings. So give what you like, but know that word does usually get around. Ask, ask, ask, and you'll be happy you did.Good Luck! |
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Kit6779
Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 6
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| Well the people who are contributing should figure out what they are going to get the couple, figure out the price, then how many people will contribute, then put in your share |
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kimandryan20088985
Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 4
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I would say $15.- $25. |
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kimv
Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 4
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:06 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I would give $5.00 since to whole group is going in together. Hope I helped you out. |
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KintyKasksisk
Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 22
Location: The Gambia
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| I would say $5-10 is appropriate. You haven't been there a long time and it doesn't sound like you are super close to her. Depending on how many employees there are (my office has 100+), if everyone just gave $5, she could received a couple hundred dollars. That's a nice wedding gift. |
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kimbo
Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 7
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: What's the proper amount to give? |
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| Since it is for a joint gift, $10 to $20 is sufficient. |
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