Do I send a gift card along with the thank you card?

Question

My daughter recently went with her friend out of town to visit the friend's grandmother. They were there for 5 days total. My daughter is going to send a "thank you for your hospitality" card and I also want to say thank you but my husband thinks we should also send a gift card because she provided "gas, food, lodging" for our daughter while she was there but I'm afraid that it might be insulting because our daughter was there as an invited guest and I certainly would never expect anyone who was invited to stay at my house to reimburse me for their stay in my home.

Answer 1

just put it all in one, say in the card what the gift card is for, simple =b

Answer 2

The gift card is rude...buy her something pretty, like a cardigan sweater or something, and send it to her in appreciation for her kindness to your daughter.

Answer 3

Perhaps you could include a gift card for a day spa or something equalish in value, but that will allow the hostess to treat herself.  I don't think this would be insulting.

Often when I plan to be a guest for a few days or more I will take a small gift along with me to give to the hostess on the last day to thank her.

Answer 4

No gift that is given out of gratitude is rude, and unless you requst receipts from her so you can wire her an exact amount, she will probably not be offended. Why not get your daughter and her friend together and have them reflect on their favorite memories withe her? I'm sure there are pictures.. Make a calendar at  a photo kiosk and in addition, maybe a small giftcard OR flowers or chocolate.. Or a gift that the kids pick for her. This way it's personal, and shows thiers gratitude (and you and your husbands gratitude together) for her hospitality as well=)

Answer 5

I can see your husband's point of view, that sending a gift card may be seen as impersonal, but sending a small gift would be a gracious gesture.  How about a Lenox candy dish and a box of candy??

Answer 6

A thank you card will suffice.

They will get the message, and be appreciative of your thanks.

Answer 7

UM i DONT THiNK SO SENDiN A GiFT iS DOiNG TO MUCH KEPP iT SiMPLy THE kARD WiLL BE JUST FiNE!!

Answer 8

Your husband is right. It's a good idea to send the gift card as a token of thanks. Words can be so insubstantial.