Quote Originally Posted by Emma H View Post




EXACTLY! I remember as a child my mom would get my teachers something every year for Christmas. People do this to show appreciation to the one person who looks after the most precious gift in their lives. No one said they expected anything or that they do this job because they expect gifts. The whole point in this thread is that the women got a bottle of used tanning lotion and people are attacking her HOW DARE YOU EXPECT GIFTS...calm down ....If money was an issue I'm pretty sure there is a dollar store that sells card for a buck..
This is how I was raised too. My sons teacher and bus driver always get a little something for Christmas, and at the end of the school year too (even though they are already paid for their service!) Usually 10-15$ gift card and a card to say thank you. It just seems natural-they spend a lot of time with my child and they are providing a service that, to me, deserves to be appreciated and acknowledged above and beyond a pay cheque.

I don't expect gifts, but Ill be honest and say that I think very highly of people who take the time to show they appreciate the service I am providing.