Am i making him feel less than a man?

Question

My mechanic does things for me for free. One time i needed a sealant for my rack and steering but i only had a debit- he only takes cash. He told me if i went to go get the sealant he won't charge me to put it in...I think he's interested in me too because hes real open/kinda vulnerable with me. Anyway at my job we get donated items that are written off as tax write offs by stores. Would i seem like I couldn't accept his gratuities if i gave him stuff as well as a token of my apprechiation?

Answer 1

showing graditude with a gift is nice but sometimes can be read to harshly !!!

Just send a thank you card and be fine!

Answer 2

Whatever is convenient to you then so be it. That's the way to treasure a new found friend and mechanic in one.

Answer 3

Man, your question is just screaming for me to make a joke out of it but I'll restrain myself.  I'd steer clear of giving him stuff that was donated though.  Just say thanks and give him a nice smile.  I'm sure that's all the payment he wants.

Answer 4

i don't think so.  i flirted with my mechanic too (before I married him) and got all kinds of free services.  before him, i used to bring them fried chicken and beer or whatever food/drink they liked - and i'd get my work done for free.  hey - sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!

Answer 5

He only deals in cash because he is a tax cheat.  I wouldn't have anything to do with him.

Answer 6

If he rubs your back you should probably rub his, however a gift may make him read to much into the situation and see something that isnt there, however if something does exist on your end then go for it!

Answer 7

Hey, one hand rubs the other....

Go ahead and give him from freebies, who doesn't like getting something for free? Maybe he is a little on the shy side, so if the interest is mutual, go ahead and get a little flirty and/or ask him out.