How to Say Thank You?

iloveshopping93

I have recently just passed my driving test. My parents were kind enough to buy me a lovely little car. I made a contribution towards this car, but they helped me out quite considerably with the costs.

I am really overwhelmed to receive this, and I want to do something or purchase something nice to say thank you.

My parents do not particularly have any hobbies in which they share, which makes it harder for me to think of something to do or buy.

Any ideas? How do you say thank you to someone that has helped you out this much? All ideas appreciated. Thank you!

Okydoky25

Assume you still live at home? How about cooking them a nice meal?

HPoirot

How about getting something for the house that would give them both pleasure from using?

gingin_2

What about taking them out somewhere for the day in your car, show it off to them?

If it were me I wouldn't want my child to make a gesture that cost them a lot of money but I'd love it if they took me out for a memorable day. I don't know where you are but I love bracing walks by the sea in winter and a hot chocolate in a cafe / glass of wine in an old pub at the end of it would be a perfect day for me. If you don't live near the sea how about a National Trust property?

Dozey_crow

What lovely parents you have.....How about a nice bottle of wine and some chocolates or you could make a cake or something like that and give it with nice coffee. If they are busy, active people then can you take them out for the day and supplya picnic or take them out for dinner.

You could always be a bit to tongue in cheek and take them for a meal but say you are the free taxi!!!!

fluffnutter

Just tell them. And offer to take them out somewhere of their choice in your new car. Well done

marisco_2

Congratulations on passing your driving test. There is nothing quite like being mobile and independent. As a thank you I agree with others who suggest taking your mum and dad out somewhere nice and being the driver. I am sure they will appreciate the gesture and be very proud of you.

Tixy

Whatever you decide one thing I definitely would do is to write a card to say thank you. People say thank you verbally all the time but to actually write it down and to say how much you appreciate their help would mean much more to me (I know its not much effort to do it, but it distinguishes the thank you from the throwaway thanks that we give each other all the time).

Do you live with them?
Do they go out / socialise at Christmas and do they drink? would they appreciate an offer of driving them so they could drink at a function (or several), or take them out for a meal with you driving?

lostinrates

I taught my husband to drive. I can tell you, its terrifying letting someone you love out by themselves...it must be even worse with your 'baby'.


The best thank you of all? It is the assurance and then the never failing commitment to drive safely, within your ability, and courteously ...not putting yourself at risk of others Ire, or your own over ambition, or hesitance. . (Plus if you live at hoe maybe a commitment to making sure you keep your side up regarding your contribution to household tasks and adult living).

Drive safely!

Errata

Take them out in the car to a slap up lunch in a lovely country pub, and over coffee give them a silver (not tin) photo frame containing a picture of you posing with the much prized and appreciated car they helped you to buy.

neneromanova

My thank you gift was Dads idea. I got to pick them up from the pub on a Friday/Saturday night when they were blottoed. :rotfl: