Question:
Should you openly thank someone that brings you a hostess gift at a business function?
Tero says:
Because the gift is a response to your generosity, a private word of thanks is all that is needed.
A host cannot go wrong thanking a guest for a gift. But if you are presented a gift in front of others briefly thank the person that brought you the gift, so as not to embarrass those who arrived possibly empty handed. Then, find a personal time with the gift bearer during the event to express more specific thanks, or follow up with a personal note elaborating on your thankfulness.
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