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[quote=Anonymous]It really depends on your relationship with your nanny, and your nanny's personality.

I've had nannies who were super professional and would be touched by a thoughtful coffee now and then, but who would never even notice me walking in with my own coffee - they were too busy with their own duties.  We had clear boundaries.

I also had a nanny who was young, very into Starbucks (like she thought it was SO COOL and a status symbol or whatever).  She absolutely would've noticed my coffee cups, and would've taken to heart if I didn't get her a cup.  She'd probably pout if I continually excluded her from my Starbies trips.  She had less boundaries.  With her I probably would've always gotten her a cup and chalked up the price of doing business with this particular nanny / trying to keep her happy.

But yeah in general if you have good boundaries, I think it's crazy to always get her a cup.  Like in the professional world, I can't imagine always having to get my secretary or colleagues a cup of coffee every time I went to Starbucks.  Every once in a while is a kind gesture, but boundaries man.[/quote]

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