VioletAyame Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 My professors just finished uploading all those LORs for me and as the holiday season is coming up, I'm thinking of getting them little gifts before final, either something standard like a tide or a scarf or one of those cutesy "Best Professor" mugs online. Do you think it is appropriate to give present now or should I wait until I get the decision, then send them the gifts with thank you cards? The thing is, what if I don't get accepted anywhere? I'll still want to show my appreciation, but won't it be depressing then? Sorry if the question is silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDarlings Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm getting gift cards for all my LOR writers LittleDarlings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeruK Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I got all of my professors a small gift at the end of the summer, just before I left for grad school. I think if you are wondering about whether or not holiday gifts for LOR writers are appropriate, the question to ask yourself is -- if these people were not writing my LORs, would I still give them a present? If your relationship is such that you would, then go ahead. If not, then I wouldn't want to convey a message that even vaguely implies "here is a present because you are writing my LORs". This is the way I would think about it -- hope that helps you decide what you'd like to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmm Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I think it is fine to give them gifts before you have any results from your applications -- just be sure to send them email updates when you DO have news to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VioletAyame Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 I got all of my professors a small gift at the end of the summer, just before I left for grad school. I think if you are wondering about whether or not holiday gifts for LOR writers are appropriate, the question to ask yourself is -- if these people were not writing my LORs, would I still give them a present? If your relationship is such that you would, then go ahead. If not, then I wouldn't want to convey a message that even vaguely implies "here is a present because you are writing my LORs". This is the way I would think about it -- hope that helps you decide what you'd like to do! Thank you so much for your advice. That was exactly what I was concerned about. I think I would get a present for one of my professor. She was my mentor and has helped me a lot during and after my project. When I couldn't afford to book a hotel room for a conference in DC, she told me to come and stay with her. I also gave her a Christmas gift last year, so I was gonna do it this year anyway. The other two I might just send them holiday cards, though one of them was just so helpful that I want to get him some hot coco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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