I want to send a thank you to a local government official. getting flowers delivered is like minimum $50 these days so fuck that. something like a gift card might be inappropriate for a government employee to accept.

any ideas?

  • Onno (VK6FLAB)@lemmy.radio
    351·
    4 months ago

    Consider that any gift with a monetary value is likely something that they will need to report.

    Sending two cards, one to them and one to their boss is one way to show your appreciation.

    If you’re not sure about their boss, send the second card higher up the chain.

      • nailingjello@lemmy.zip
        20·
        4 months ago

        If their boss was being a problem, make sure you don’t tell them specific details about how the employee helped. Especially if the employee bent some rules or otherwise went above what they should have. It might get the employee in trouble.

  • Urist@lemmy.mlEnglish
    10·
    4 months ago

    I guess it depends on the specific laws of your country, but IMO gifts that have any real value save symbolics are off the table (even if not strictly illegal). I would just send a heartfelt letter expressing my gratitude. That would certainly make them feel very much appreciated!

  • Mothra@mander.xyz
    4·
    4 months ago

    Again I don’t know about your local rules or what’s available but since you were considering flowers and decided against them because of the price, my suggestion would be a nice thank you card and maybe a small tiny cheap succulent plant. They are hardy, easy to keep even on a desk and they cost like a cup of coffee or so.

  • mannycalavera@feddit.uk
    3·
    4 months ago

    I want to send a thank you to a local government official

    Larry David voice Flowers?! Too much! It’s too much. What am I… about to marry them? Meeeeeh. No. It’s not for me.

    • pelletbucket@lemm.eeOP
      1·
      4 months ago

      I sent flowers to a different office as an apology, that and donuts are the only thing I can think of to get delivered. it seems like there’s a gap in the middle there, a hole in the market that I could fill. something you could deliver that’s better than donuts but not quite as dramatic as flowers