I just returned from a fabulous 2 week solo trip to Ireland. Dublin, Galway and Westport. What made it really special was I contacted a nurse I used to work with 25 years ago when she lived in the US. She now lives in Ireland again.
She spent 3 days taking me all over and really went out of her way to show me around. Even insisted on picking me up in Galway and driving me to my next accommodation in Westport (near where she lives) when I had intended to take the bus.
Although I had brought her a souvenir type shopping tote from Los Angeles and pins from our old hospital, and paid for some of our meals together, I still wanted to show my appreciation in a better way. So I just sent her a gift certificate for afternoon tea for two at Ashford Castle. And I got this reply. I feel terrible if it made her feel embarrassed! Did I commit a serious faux pas? And should I do anything else to correct it, besides how I replied?
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nankie
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No. You are grand.
It’s more a figure of speech, she definitely appreciates it. You’re all good.
No not at all! Imo we just have this weird thing about accepting gifts or generosity in return for good deeds. We have to make it known that we weren’t doing the good deed for anything in return and can end up kinda going over the top about it lol. I’m sure it was appreciated.
That’s a normal turn of phrase and expected reaction for a nice gesture.
Nothing to worry about
Don’t worry about it! It’s just a thing Irish people do when we receive gifts or compliments
She’s saying thanks, it was a very generous gift.
Haha, no you’re good. Great idea actually as no-one in their right mind would spend that kind of money themselves… 😉 gifts like that are perfect.