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Jules
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 Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:06 am Post subject: Graduation Gift ~ Distant Relative...kinda...? |
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We received an announcement for my sister-in-laws stepson's high school graduation. They live across the country, and although my sister-in-law has been with the dad for about 6 years or so, we have never met any of his kids. In fact, we're not really close to any of that part of the family (I've seen my sister-in-law a total of twice ~ever~ one time which was our wedding). I would like to send a gift, but always feel that money seems so impersonal. Is it appropriate in this instance; if so, how much makes for a good gift? Any help is appreciated, or if you know of something that would be better suited to the occasion I'm open to suggestions!  |
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Maltese Breeder
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| What about a gift certificate instead of cash! |
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tetlitea
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:16 am Post subject: |
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| Whatever you can afford is appropriate. You've never met this kid and you never see your SIL. The kid is going to appreciate whatever you send. A check is fine, but so is a gift certificate, I would make it something like American Express only because you don't know the kid at all and don't know his particular interests. |
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Sassy
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: |
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| Get them a gift card somewhere at the mall= |
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svmainus
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:24 am Post subject: |
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| You know a small gift is the most you'd have to give in this case. Many times an announcement comes simply as that. It's not an invite - just an annoucement to family they may not see or be close to that he is graduating. If you'd like to send a gift I think some small amount like $20-25 is more than sufficient in this case, and since you say you barely know him anyway - I wouldn't worry that it's not personal. Another option would be a gift card to a store like Best Buy or anywhere really. |
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fin
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: |
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| Trust me. Cash is what they want. Most new graduates are either moving in to their first new place or off to college soon & they need all they can get. My cousin (who I am close with) just graduated & I sent him a card & a check for $25. It wasn't much but it was all I could do & he really appreciated it. Hope I helped! |
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orderly logic
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:34 am Post subject: |
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| Since you don't know him, you should probably send a nice card with a Visa gift card he can use practically anywhere. It shows you went to a little more trouble than putting a check in an envelope...The mall here sells Visa cards with a low service fee, like $2. |
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