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You really can't give a gift to a person you've just met and that you'll only know for one night. If you want to show your appreciation, a thank you card (or E-card) sent after your interview would be the most appropriate I think.
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Originally posted by AverageMan
You really can't give a gift to a person you've just met and that you'll only know for one night.
Who says you can't form a deep relationship in a one night stand? Just kidding. I think I'll just recommend a thank-you card, cause a gift may send a message that you didn't mean to convey...😉
I was thinking about that, but I don't get in till like 9:30. I'm thinking maybe a little snowglobe or something and a thank you card will be nice.Originally posted by dot
take them out to dinner
I'm interviewing for residency and have been getting my hosts a $20 box of good truffles from a local chocoalte maker. I figure it's an inconvenience to them and they're saving me big hotel dollars. So don't be too stingy but don't be over the top either. I've also given good local coffee beans if I know they drink coffee.
If you are getting in early, dinner.......because 1) you'll see the area 2) they'll tell you a lot about the school
If you are getting in late, don't worry about it. The person will spend time talking to you about the school, but it will probably be in much more of a compressed way, than a long conversation where random thoughts can come to mind.......at least that is the way I do it..........we do host people because we like it and hope to help you out.........however, if we're taking you out to see the town, I don't think it should cost us anything out of the pocket (most hosts aren't going to take you to an expensive place.......the last place I took a guy cost $11 for both of us.....).......
In the end, basically, the host should just be offering a place to stay and shouldn't incur any costs from hosting you (except water and heat).
Just my $.02.
If you are getting in late, don't worry about it. The person will spend time talking to you about the school, but it will probably be in much more of a compressed way, than a long conversation where random thoughts can come to mind.......at least that is the way I do it..........we do host people because we like it and hope to help you out.........however, if we're taking you out to see the town, I don't think it should cost us anything out of the pocket (most hosts aren't going to take you to an expensive place.......the last place I took a guy cost $11 for both of us.....).......
In the end, basically, the host should just be offering a place to stay and shouldn't incur any costs from hosting you (except water and heat).
Just my $.02.
Yes gift!
The snow globe sounds nice, but the chockies and coffee sound good too. Anything on the generous side and unexpected is a good bet. I plan to bring something for my host at my next interview. We have a great hand made chocolate shop down the street, so that might be what I buy.
The snow globe sounds nice, but the chockies and coffee sound good too. Anything on the generous side and unexpected is a good bet. I plan to bring something for my host at my next interview. We have a great hand made chocolate shop down the street, so that might be what I buy.
