Vendors Who Are Relatives

Re: Vendors Who Are Relatives

• Stackeye210 member

  

  July 2012

  We can't really tell you how much to give someone.  You have to do what feels right and fits your budget.  Any amount is thoughtful especially when coupled with a nice hand written note expressing your gratitude for their service and gift. 

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• TaraMc728

  

  July 2012

  15-20% is good.  But give what you feel comfortable giving within your budget.  Our minister would not let us pay him, so we got him a giftcard for $50 to a resturant he likes.  He did not want it at first, but then accepted it.

  

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• zantster member

  

  July 2012 edited July 2012

  I don't think you should feel obligated to follow a %15-20% rule.  That customary percentage was enacted to provide servers with extra compensation when they've done well since they only get $2.50 an hour due to the restaurant industry being exempt from the minimum wage laws.  But 15-20% of a $40 dinner with a server making $2.50/hr. is a whole lot different than 15-20% of $2000.  I don't think the two situations are the same. I think a flat rate would be just fine.  Maybe an extra $100 for those you appreciate or something else in that ballpark that you can afford seems reasonable to me.

  

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• NurseLily member

  

  July 2012

  what about a nice gift instead?  like a bottle of wine or a certificate to a dinner out?

  you might spend less than a cash gift.

  
  

  My aunt is doing the flowers and I got her a really pretty bracelet as a thank you.

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