Heather in Neverland Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 but you know who it is...should you thank them? One of my staff members left flowers for me in my office today just to encourage me (my staff is awesome like that). The card was not signed but I know the handwriting (it is very distinct). Should I thank her? Or does that ruin the whole thing? It feels weird NOT to thank someone for a gift but if they sent it anonymously then is it poor etiquette to thank them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Maybe return the favor by gifting her anonymously.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Maybe return the favor by gifting her anonymously.... :) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 It depends on your relationship. I would tend to say with a broad wink in that person's presence, "Someone sure cheered me up with some flowers. I wish I could thank them!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 When I give gifts anonymously, it's on purpose. So I'd not call her out, but I'd be sure word got around how much I appreciated the gesture. I like Jean in Newcastle's idea for making that happen - a general, generic thank you to the office (making sure she is present). Were I here, that's what I'd prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 it was annonymous, so allow her the respect of remaining 'anonymous". that doesn't mean you can't share how sweet it was that "someone" left you flowers and how much you appreciated them. ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 it was annonymous, so allow her the respect of remaining 'anonymous". that doesn't mean you can't share how sweet it was that "someone" left you flowers and how much you appreciated them. ;p :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I agree that I would let it be known that I appreciated the gift. I might say to her in passing that I received the flowers and I really appreciated whoever it was that thought of me. I would probably do it in a largish group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Thanks ladies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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