I finished an internship in a hospital and want to leave this note with a box of donuts as a thank you. Is it too cringe? I really meant everything I wrote there though. But I don’t know much about german culture and how it may be perceived

by igotmycatsback

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  2. Honestly it‘s fine. If you enjoyed it so much they will be happy about that.

  3. Personally I’d find this cringe but having done some internships at a hospital myself and getting to know the staff, I think that they’d really appreciate and like it.

  4. I think its very cute. You’re definitely working with more woman in a hospital and I think they would really love it!!

  5. It’s ok but just too emotional and long.
    I would shorten it up to 1-2 sentences.

  7. If they went above and beyond to make you feel welcome and included in your internship, you‘re totally fine going above and beyond in your note. It would only come off as strange if your interaction with the others was only very superficial. I would definitely be very happy reading that as your colleague, so go ahead and no need to worry. 

  8. How old are you? The text seems fine, but the hearts are something kindergarten kids would use. Lila paper is fine, but hearts are cringe IMHO

  9. I’m sure, not lots of Trainees would be so grateful and write a letter like this.
    In addition the hearts maybe a litte cringe
    BUT it also wont be something completely weird or something lots of people would laugh about or something like this.
    Im very sure the team will really really appreciate.

  10. It’s lovely. Assuming you are a girl. Otherwise this will raise a few eyebrows.

  11. I feel like it’s a bit too long, but if they went the extra mile to make you feel welcome, why not go the extra few sentences for them?

  12. I wonder how German culture is perceived when this is asked? 

  13. I think it’s fine, regarding the purple card and the little hearts they’re cute. Card are supposed to be a bit decorative after all.

    That being said I do think the all capitals ‚friend for life‘ part is going a fair bit overboard, to the detriment of its perceived genuineness.

    However, the people there do know you and what you’re like. So you’re definitely ok to gift it, worst case scenario it’ll make for a good natured chuckle or two. In which case you brought them a little lighthearted relief, which is still a win.

  14. It isn’t cringe, I’d say. The hearts are a bit much and I personally would refrain from using them. I would not consider them ‘cringe’ when receiving the message, but would not be comfortable handing out a note including the hearts to my colleagues.

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