When do you give a gift to...

yosup
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:12:44 +0000

A gift card is a terrible idea IMO…counselors are required to write recommendations and all teachers (at least in my school) write letters for anyone who asks and has had that teacher in class.

IMO, giving anything more than a verbal thanks is too much, but giving them a gift card (AKA money) is way too much. I wouldn’t be surprised if they even refused the gift.

If that teacher/counselor has really helped you out in HS or something, and you’re close to them, then yeah, give them a Christmas gift or something, but giving them a gift just for writing a recommendation is too much, and it’s definitely not expected.