To Show Appreciation

[fruitsalad]

A lady I know sometimes does some sewing alterations for me, she insists she doesn't want anything for doing it, I have offered to give her something so many times, that it is getting to the stage I dont want to ask her to do anymore, I have brought her flowers in the past, to show a sign of appreciation, but even then she says I mustn't and that one day she may need a favour from me, but I feel I need to get her something as a thank you, any ideas please.

[Maydup]

Go with the flow, relax about it, and just be ready to respond when the day comes that she needs a favour from you.

[Cloverjo]

Sometimes, people just want a ‘Thank you’ in words, and a knowledge you’ll do something for them when you can.
Maybe send her some chocolates, wine or flowers for Christmas.

[gness]

Agree with Clover, fruit ..... wait until Christmas then a cheerily wrapped bottle of wine or chocolates with a card expressing your gratitude.... x

[andy-hughes]

I'd agree with Clover as well.

Some people are acutely embarrassed by appreciation - it's the British in us - and I am sure you would not want to make this lady unhappy if your thanks, sincere though they are, caused her to be upset.

A nice token at Christmas, or her birthday if you can find out the date, would be an easy and less awkward way forward for both of you.

[anneasquith]

A thank you card, telling her how much you appreciate what she does. Simple and shouldn’t embarrass her .

[pixie374]

I think the politest thing you can do, is listen to her..day thank you and that you will remember it... but she is uncomfortable with gifts, so leave it at that x

[Coppit]

Make a donation to a local charity.

[bhg481]

I don't like gifts if I do someone a favour; it's not what friends are for. Just accept what she says.

[emmie]

ask her if she has a favourite charity you can donate to, that would be a nice thing to do.