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Post by julieinmd on Oct 10, 2019 1:36:35 GMT
In my experience, this is a wonderful place to ask for advice. I could use some now. Last week my husband and I went out to eat at our favorite local restaurant. Shortly after we sat down he had a medical emergency (a stroke) and I asked the waitress to call an ambulance. She did so without hesitation and the rest of the staff immediately came to our aid. Their response was phenomenal! I am absolutely certain their quick response had a huge impact on minimizing the impact of the stroke. My husband received prompt care and really suffered no ill effects. As if that weren't enough, the restaurant sent flowers and get well wishes to my husband within a week. I'm beyond grateful for their help and kindness. My husband and I would like to do something to thank them. We aren't wealthy people, but we would like to do something kind to show them how much everything they did meant to us. We thought of a fruit basket or something like that, but that just seems weird to send to a restaurant. I really don't have any idea how to thank them. Of course we've written to them to express our gratitude, but it seems like their actions warrant something more. Hopefully someone here has a great idea. Please know I'm grateful for any suggestions. Thank you.
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Post by lucyg on Oct 10, 2019 1:43:49 GMT
So happy to hear your husband has recovered so quickly from the stroke.  I would drop off a large box of chocolates (3-5 lbs? so there’s plenty for everyone) from a good local candy shop. It’s a treat and probably not like what they serve at all. Include a nice thank-you card. This is truly a case of “it’s the thought that counts.” You’ll do something nice for them and they’ll appreciate the thought, no matter where they stand on chocolate. |
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Post by mom on Oct 10, 2019 1:46:15 GMT
Honestly? I would probably send a thank you card, and then contact the local newspaper and see if you can submit a letter to the editor explaining what happened and how they were amazing.
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Post by pjaye on Oct 10, 2019 1:55:18 GMT
Firstly...I'm glad your husband is recovering well, that must have been horrible for both of you! Good to hear he no deficits.
However I don't think you need to buy them anything. It just gets ridiculous, they buy you something - so you buy them something.
You said you already wrote them a card or a letter expressing your gratitude, that's enough, there's no need to buy more "stuff".
If you want to do something...perhaps go on social media, post on their Facebook or Instagram pages about how great they were, maybe contact a local TV or radio show and suggest a human interest story. Give them some publicity and potentially send more customers their way.
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Post by basketdiva on Oct 10, 2019 2:06:10 GMT
Write a letter to the editor about how helpful the staff was. People write those types of letters all the time in my paper.
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Post by bc2ca on Oct 10, 2019 2:12:32 GMT
I'm so glad your DH is recovering.
When he is feeling up to it, I'd ask the manager when the waitress is working and go in for lunch or a coffee so you can thank her in person. I also think posting something to their social media accounts is a great way to thank them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2019 2:21:53 GMT
Actually a box of cookies would be great. Or fudge.
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Post by Hestia on Oct 10, 2019 2:48:47 GMT
I'm glad your dh is doing well. I think writing your local newspaper would be best.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 10, 2019 2:54:06 GMT
I would go on every place that offers online reviews and give them five star reviews everywhere you can think of, Yelp, Google, Nextdoor, Facebook, etc. And a big box of really good chocolate is never a mistake.
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Post by andreasmom on Oct 10, 2019 3:45:31 GMT
I would go on every place that offers online reviews and give them five star reviews everywhere you can think of, Yelp, Google, Nextdoor, Facebook, etc. And a big box of really good chocolate is never a mistake. Yep, make them go viral. |
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Post by schizo319 on Oct 10, 2019 12:02:03 GMT
I was also thinking a basket of candy and some publicity with the local news/social media.
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Post by peabay on Oct 10, 2019 13:35:10 GMT
A good review on a busy site is the best thing you can do for them. I work in customer service at a day spa and it amazes me how many calls we get after someone leaves a positive review on FB - within an hour the "I just saw on FB..." calls start.
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Post by littlemama on Oct 10, 2019 14:03:41 GMT
Leave good reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor, post your thanks to their social media sites.
No need get the media involved - not everyone is comfortable with that sort of attention. No need to buy them something.
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Post by jenjie on Oct 10, 2019 14:32:25 GMT
I’m so glad they were so helpful and things are looking good for dh! I agree with the others. The best thank you would be reviews.
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