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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"It's DEFINITELY not enough money to bribe me. Write a lovely note or better, have your child write the note, and that's what is the most important thing. "

I'm a teacher, too.  I don't think it's about whether or not it's actually going to bribe me-I think it reflects upon me poorly if other parents, teachers, or community members find out that I accepted cash as a holiday gift.  Of course I'm not going to change grades for $20, or any amount of money.  But, the fact remains that teachers are held to a different standard than some other professions and I prefer not to put myself in what I think is a questionable position.[/quote]

Eh, it's $20.  Do you feel that a $20 gift certificate to a book store is just as bad as $20 cash?

Certainly there's over the top expensive.  I've never been given an expensive present as a teacher, myself, but can understand being uncomfortable being given, say, a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant or something else.   Many school districts do have policies against over the top presents.

And yes, usually cash is handed as a tip to people working in "service" jobs, not jobs that require a master's degree.    But personally no, I woudln't find cash offensive -- not if it came with a nice note, anyhow.

But I'm not someone who looks very hard to take offense.   Probably to be safe, go with a nice scented candle or mug.    :cry: :lol:[/quote]

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