In everyday life, we will find ourselves in situations where we wish to show appreciation for a job well done. From a waiter who provides excellent service, a cab driver who gets us to an appointment on time in heavy traffic, or a particularly effective school teacher.
With so many reasons to show appreciation, it can be difficult to decide which way is appropriate to show this to the person you appreciate. Below, we have information on three ways to show appreciation and some examples of circumstances where each would be appropriate.
Tips
The first and most common way to show appreciation for a job well done is to provide a tip. A tip is a monetary amount provided to someone who has provided you with a service. The tip amount is yours to choose in most circumstances, although some restaurants may specify the percentage of the tip or gratuity.
It is generally accepted that tips will be paid to servers, bar staff, cab drivers, and others in the service industry. It would not be inappropriate to give a tip to your hair stylist or food delivery person, too. You may also wish to give a tip to your mail carrier around Christmas time.
It has become more common to give tips to content creators, too. You can sign up to websites that offer subscriptions or the opportunity to buy a creator a cup of coffee. Websites such as waptap.com can be used to give a tip to a content creator you appreciate.
Gifts
Buying a gift to demonstrate your thanks is something to do infrequently. Generally, this would be a holiday or specific event. You may buy your hair stylist a bottle of alcohol or a box of chocolates around the holiday season or buy your child’s teacher or childcare provider a gift for the end of the academic year.
Buying gifts for a teacher can be difficult as in certain countries or states, specific items such as alcohol or monetary gifts may not be allowed. Many sites and Etsy sellers specialize in personalized gifts for various occasions so you can get something perfect for the person you wish to thank.
If you are unsure what the person you are buying for will like the best, then something neutral is the best. You could buy a glass or mug as most people will drink out of those either at home or work.
Thank You Cards
Thank you cards are the most traditional form of thanks you can give. If you do not know the person you are thanking or are wishing to say thank you to a place of business a thank you card is an excellent option.
If you wish to say thank you to the boutique that sold you your wedding dress or the dealership you bought your new car from, sending a box of chocolates with a nice thank you card would be appreciated.
Whichever way you choose to say thank you, it is the thought that counts when expressing your gratitude.
