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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 7:41 am
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Originally Posted by philfna
I am just writing to inquire what other people perceive to be appropriate thank you gifts. I have been in the habit of doing the following:

1. .....
4. Hotel Manager (Hermes Tie or XMI Tie $170)
5. Business Sales Manager / etc. (box of french handmade chocolates (around $30-40)

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Phil
Never!

I'm trying to think what on earth either the Hotel Manager or the Business Sales Manager would have to do to warrant such a tip.

To make a habit out (4) and (5) makes me wonder whether this is going beyond tipping and into greasing palms
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