piano8950 32577 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 I contacted someone for a reference, and while doing so, I started to wonder if there was a way I could thank her for her time (should she/if she would like to provide one). I started thinking about different times where I've read something here, and truly appreciated someone taking the time to share something so insightful, it helped a great deal. Basically, something like "hey, thanks for that amazing favour/nice thing you said that really made my day, here have a coffee on me". Something that the receiver could maintain complete anonymity while not having to jump through hoops to redeem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 If you like, you could give a gift card, if you know where to mail it. I send a thank you email, they know how much it is appreciated Also, the ladies who provide me with references are ones I repeat with. I suppose being a repeat client is another token of appreciation I would think the biggest way you show the lady your appreciation is that you are a client who supports verification/screening, including reference checks, which shows you to be a respectful caring client, and that is appreciated by all ladies A rambling RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DukeSSk 3430 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Doesn't Amazon or iTunes have some form of e-gift card? Not sure to what extent you'll need to provide your and/or her personal info when buying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest D***el B***e Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Is this a token of appreciation that you would give hand-in-hand? ... It's always a delicate subject to give gifts if you don't know the person that well. You wouldn't give a bottle of wine to someone you know goes to AA regularly. However there are a number gift cards that appeal to a wide population and you can always play it safe that way. There is also the electronic version of most gift card you can email to someone. However I personally feel that a face-to-face visit to thank someone goes a long way, whenever feasible of course. Most of the people I know drink their wine like a sponge sucks water, so for me a gift in an easy choice! lol lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Most of the people I know drink their wine like a sponge sucks water, so for me a gift in an easy choice! lol lol LOL! You're so cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IsaMassage 54318 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Most of the people I know drink their wine like a sponge sucks water, so for me a gift in an easy choice! lol lol Darn u getting to know me to well now LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 I think the greatest show of appreciation would be to see her (or see her again) :) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piano8950 32577 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 I think the greatest show of appreciation would be to see her (or see her again) :) To be honest, my circumstances don't allow this. I am very happy to see her again, but I've moved to a different city. Otherwise I wouldn't be asking her for a reference in the first place. If I'm back in town, I'd love to see her again, but till then (Whenever that is) I'm out of luck. Hence the question, a quick thank you gift that is small. I just thought it would be a polite thing to do if am I am going to ask her for some of her time for my sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
