etiquette on giving gifts to SAs?
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I once brought a box of gourmet popcorn for my whole store. I wanted to show my appreciation to my SA for being on the lookout for some small items and
setting these aside fr me whether I eventually bought then or not. I think
most SA's would appreciate a thoughtful gesture, so I don't think it's tacky.
What I'd consider tacky would be if it's an expensive gift. It would certainly
look like "bribing" even if there is no such intention.
setting these aside fr me whether I eventually bought then or not. I think
most SA's would appreciate a thoughtful gesture, so I don't think it's tacky.
What I'd consider tacky would be if it's an expensive gift. It would certainly
look like "bribing" even if there is no such intention.
I gave my SA a valentine's gift ( a heart pendant set in gold ). I don't think it's bribing as friends gift each other on special ocassions. I guess most of us have established a relationship/friendship with our SAs so i just looked at it as a normal thing between friends
A box of macaroons or good quality chocolates is a fitting gift for someone haveing gone out of their way to help or at Christmas. A gold heart piece of jewellery is the type of gift you give a loved one if they're lucky) or want to impress. On Valentine's day too? IMHO that is too much at the wrong time (even if she's friendly) unless you want to date her or bribe her (which I am sure is not the case).
You are a probably a lovely and generous person but If I was that SA I would be totally confused by the gift.
Oh hi there papertiger, well, i guess i'm just generous. Oh and yes, lovely! Thanks dear
While there is something about giving a gift to sales person that hits me as being odd I guess it's more about timing. Giving a small gesture (like chocolates) when you go to pick up that special order they went above and beyond for is nice. I think gifts out of the blue or for holidays smacks as angling for something.
Then again maybe I'm just a Scrooge or super cheap
so to each his own!
I think a thank you note, or a note to management/corporate to say how your SA gave you great service is a better idea.
Then again maybe I'm just a Scrooge or super cheap
so to each his own! I think a thank you note, or a note to management/corporate to say how your SA gave you great service is a better idea.
I don't know if that was too much but it meant the world to me!! I love that scarf!!
It's interesting...I have no misgivings about sending food gifts to my SA (addressed to her and the entire staff) for Christmas. But I would feel funny sending her a gift for the arrival of an SO. It feels too much like a pay off, even if I was just doing it out of sheer happiness that it finally arrived!
i couldn't agree more....i usually send a box of homemade cookies or gourmet popcorn for the whole staff at the holidays and always a thank you note when something ive wanted comes through for me....i jsut had to send an item for repair, about two weeks after scoring my Sanguine togo B, so i sent a huuuge box of almond roca and a thank you note to the whole staff since i was sending a repair item anyway, it didn't feel to contrived i guess is the point I am making....i think food and coffee items and good old fashioned thank you notes are always lovely and welcomed and NEVER inappropriate...anything else to me smacks of a bribe/payoff...
I agree. Candy or something for the whole staff at holidays. But not on receipt of bags.
Hi everyone!
My new SA has really gone above and beyond and I would like to show my gratitude. Does anyone give their SA's gifts after visits or big purchases? I'm curious as to what is appropriate and if anyone else does this?
We don't live in the same city so it's a bit harder but I was thinking of maybe sending a gift card for a nice dinner out somewhere? He's also male so I don't think flowers will do! Any other ideas or experiences?
(PS- I searched and couldn't seem to find anything, but if I missed a thread- point me in the right direction please!)
My new SA has really gone above and beyond and I would like to show my gratitude. Does anyone give their SA's gifts after visits or big purchases? I'm curious as to what is appropriate and if anyone else does this?
We don't live in the same city so it's a bit harder but I was thinking of maybe sending a gift card for a nice dinner out somewhere? He's also male so I don't think flowers will do! Any other ideas or experiences?
(PS- I searched and couldn't seem to find anything, but if I missed a thread- point me in the right direction please!)
Hi y'all
I am so glad I found this thread because I have been wondering about this. My wonderful SA just got married this fall. I have been wanting to get her a small gift to celebrate her nuptials but I have been stuck on what to get. I have a bad habit of going overboard and I don't want her to feel uncomfortable or put her in a bad position. I just want to give her something to show her I care and am happy for her.
I am so glad I found this thread because I have been wondering about this. My wonderful SA just got married this fall. I have been wanting to get her a small gift to celebrate her nuptials but I have been stuck on what to get. I have a bad habit of going overboard and I don't want her to feel uncomfortable or put her in a bad position. I just want to give her something to show her I care and am happy for her.
Honestly I have a real problem with this idea of giving gifts to SAs. I understand that we can get close to some of them, but I think the best thing is to write a sincere note, thanking them for going above and beyond or wishing them well in an endevour. The gift giving just seems... odd. All IMO, of course.