for grad school, thank you notes? small gifts? anything?

11/18/2005 5:27:20 PM

Quote :

"standard policy for thanking recommendation writrs "

11/18/2005 5:29:15 PM

i burned CDs of their favorite genre of music for them

11/18/2005 5:29:48 PM

didn't realize that i posted this in chit chat....

seriously, do you think a thank you note or small gift is in order or not, i mean this could potentially influence the rest of my life, and if they help get me into a school i don't think it's too much trouble to write them a note, but would this seem weird, or normal?

11/18/2005 5:43:25 PM

small thank you card can't hurt

11/18/2005 5:44:52 PM

however i tend to show my gratitude in more personable ways. taking people out to lunch always works well for me.

11/18/2005 5:45:44 PM

that's not a bad idea

11/18/2005 5:48:45 PM

2 Questions:

Did you get in?
Are you sure that they were favorable reviews?

The best gift is succeeding.

11/18/2005 8:11:07 PM

Thank you notes or emails are completely appropriate. It is also a nice courtesy to at least let the person know the results of your quest.

11/18/2005 9:24:25 PM

I wrote a note. It is also a nice subtle way to remind them to do it if they are a bit slow on it.

11/18/2005 11:29:27 PM