Engagement present etiquette

**Giant Cranium** · 08-09-2011, 02:57 PM

i have a problem

my best mates engagement party is next week but i dont know what to do present wise.

i think i should get him nothing as for the last 6 weeks i have been going to his place 3 nights a week and every saturday painting, replacing all lights and switches, repairing doors and changing over bits and pieces in the bathroom. now every thing ive done is for free and i have also tracked down all the parts through my contacts at very very good prices. parts alone ive saved him $1000 and my time would have cost at least $4000.

one problem with it all is his a mechanic and was supposed to service my sisters car for free but i have found out he charged her for it.

he is having a wishing well so do i give him $200?

or nothing.

half the people i talk to say i should half say no.

im also in the bridal party so that adds to the delema

View Poll Results: what should i do
give him nothing	25	54.35%
give him money for the wishing well	12	26.09%
give him a card stating we are even	9	19.57%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

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