xj2194 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I have been thinking about purchasing an Amazon or Starbucks gift card for my professor. Is it an appropriate way to thank the recommenders? Any advice? Thank you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralgrad Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Gift cards are considered inappropriate, as they can be seen as a bribe/compensation for the recommendation. A card and a small token gift (like a chocolate bar or a mug) is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigaba Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I do not recommend giving anything that has a monetary value to a professor for supporting your applications to graduate school. A brief handwritten note will be more than fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvel2375 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I sent my recommenders handwritten thank-you cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialKonstruct Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Bribery is bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippedincoffee Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I would just send a thank-you card. Do not give gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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