Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi All, A friend's mother is visiting from India. She's going to show us how to prepare some Indian meals, but she won't accept money for the food to prepare the meal. She doesn't speak English, and I would like her to know how much we appreciate her sharing her cooking skills with us. Since she won't accept money, is it okay to buy her a gift? I don't want to offend her. If it's okay, please offer me some suggestions. Thank you for your help. Angel Wittmann <angelvista wrote: Vegetarian SpiceAngel Wittmann, York, PA I'm not a vegetarian, I just love cooking lots of veg recipes. Angel Wittmann www.angelvista.blogspot.com<http://www.angelvista.blogspot.com/> www.earthmoonandstars.com<http://www.earthmoonandstars.com/> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I'm not familiar with the customs to avoid insulting her but one thought I had was to reverse the favor & show her how to cook a meal typical of where you live? new toogod <newtoogod wrote: Hi All, A friend's mother is visiting from India. She's going to show us how to prepare some Indian meals, but she won't accept money for the food to prepare the meal. She doesn't speak English, and I would like her to know how much we appreciate her sharing her cooking skills with us. Since she won't accept money, is it okay to buy her a gift? I don't want to offend her. If it's okay, please offer me some suggestions. Thank you for your help. Angel Wittmann <angelvista wrote: Vegetarian SpiceAngel Wittmann, York, PA I'm not a vegetarian, I just love cooking lots of veg recipes. Angel Wittmann Recent Activity 5 New Members 5 New Files Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Ask your friend. On Nov 18, 2006, at 12:14 PM, new toogod wrote: > Hi All, > > A friend's mother is visiting from India. She's going to show us how > to prepare some Indian meals, but she won't accept money for the food > to prepare the meal. She doesn't speak English, and I would like her > to know how much we appreciate her sharing her cooking skills with us. > Since she won't accept money, is it okay to buy her a gift? I don't > want to offend her. If it's okay, please offer me some suggestions. > > Thank you for your help. > > > Angel Wittmann <angelvista wrote: > Vegetarian SpiceAngel Wittmann, York, PA > I'm not a vegetarian, I just love cooking lots of veg recipes. > Angel Wittmann > > www.angelvista.blogspot.com<http://www.angelvista.blogspot.com/> > www.earthmoonandstars.com<http://www.earthmoonandstars.com/> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hi! I am from India and I've been in similar situations in England when my mother, on a visit, offered to demonstrate a few recipes to my friends. My friends solved the problem by either getting her flowers or some nice chocolates. She really liked those. Your friend's mother may be offended if the gift is very expensive. Hope this helps. Nannushka ______________________________\ ____ Sponsored Link $420k for $1,399/mo. Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Thanks...It helps a lot. nannushka <nannushka wrote: Hi! I am from India and I've been in similar situations in England when my mother, on a visit, offered to demonstrate a few recipes to my friends. My friends solved the problem by either getting her flowers or some nice chocolates. She really liked those. Your friend's mother may be offended if the gift is very expensive. Hope this helps. Nannushka ________ Sponsored Link $420k for $1,399/mo. Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre Sponsored Link Degrees online in as fast as 1 Yr - MBA, Bachelor's, Master's, Associate - Click now to apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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