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21.01.2020, 13:05
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I was wondering if it is culturally appropriate for my kids to give the crossing guard near the school a small token of appreciation at the end of the school year. She is always there before and after school to make sure the kids cross safely. I was thinking of a small box or bar of chocolate and a thank you note written by my daughters.
Thanks.
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21.01.2020, 13:25
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Phew! I thought you meant the border guards for a moment there.
A small gift at the end of the year is totally appropriate and will be highly appreciated.
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21.01.2020, 13:47
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | Phew! I thought you meant the border guards for a moment there.
A small gift at the end of the year is totally appropriate and will be highly appreciated. | | | | | LOL, yes, so did I.
I think it would be a very nice gesture. You're sure it's always the same guard? They usually take turns .... which means several little gifts or one for them to enjoy together.
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21.01.2020, 14:12
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I give my daughhters' bus drivers a case of wine for end of year, they're always happy and always make sure she crosses the road safely if on the very few occasions we arrive a bit later than the bus.
It's always appreciated and indicates your thanks, nothing else
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21.01.2020, 14:45
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I would hope that it would be culturally acceptable everywhere. It's a job that needs to be done no matter what the weather, rain or shine, sleet or snow. Personally I believe acknowledgement and appreciation, of a sometimes miserable job will be gratefully accepted.
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21.01.2020, 15:15
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | LOL, yes, so did I.
I think it would be a very nice gesture. You're sure it's always the same guard? They usually take turns .... which means several little gifts or one for them to enjoy together. | | | | | They’re always the same here unless they’re off sick. They each have their designated crossing.
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21.01.2020, 17:34
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards
I always brought my German teacher something nice back from my visits to Scotland or other short trips away if i had to miss a couple of classes. At Christmas I gave him wine, Christmas pudding and some Scottish tablet. It was always really appreciated | 
21.01.2020, 17:40
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | I always brought my German teacher something nice back from my visits to Scotland or other short trips away if i had to miss a couple of classes. At Christmas I gave him wine, Christmas pudding and some Scottish tablet. It was always really appreciated  | | | | | You can always get them Walkers Biscuits from your local Migros.
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21.01.2020, 17:44
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I make my own shortbread, I have a traditional wooden mould with a thistle in the middle.
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21.01.2020, 17:54
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | Phew! I thought you meant the border guards for a moment there.
A small gift at the end of the year is totally appropriate and will be highly appreciated. | | | | | Not so unusual. I always slip the border guards a couple of thousander notes. They always just wave me through!!
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21.01.2020, 18:17
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | Not so unusual. I always slip the border guards a couple of thousander notes. They always just wave me through!! | | | | | No wonder, when they know you have goods worth 160.00 franks, no meat, no butter, no tobacco, no alcohol. | 
21.01.2020, 20:50
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards
You mean the Lollipop man! | 
21.01.2020, 21:00
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | You mean the Lollipop man! | | | | | Only if she has a sex change.
I think we need to call them A crossing assistant or lollipop person these days. The lollipops are very small here, not a patch on the UK versions.
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21.01.2020, 21:04
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| | Re: Gifts for crossing guards | Quote: | |  | | | Only if she has a sex change.
I think we need to call them A crossing assistant or lollipop person these days. The lollipops are very small here, not a patch on the UK versions. | | | | |
For our kids back in the U.K, it was always Audrey the Lollipop Lady and Trevor the Lollipop man, both served 20 years for the safety of children and I don't think they ever missed a duty. Unsung heroes!
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