Mothra ,
@Mothra@mander.xyz avatar

Again I don't know about your local rules or what's available but since you were considering flowers and decided against them because of the price, my suggestion would be a nice thank you card and maybe a small tiny cheap succulent plant. They are hardy, easy to keep even on a desk and they cost like a cup of coffee or so.

Urist ,
@Urist@lemmy.ml avatar

I guess it depends on the specific laws of your country, but IMO gifts that have any real value save symbolics are off the table (even if not strictly illegal). I would just send a heartfelt letter expressing my gratitude. That would certainly make them feel very much appreciated!

mannycalavera ,
@mannycalavera@feddit.uk avatar

I want to send a thank you to a local government official

Larry David voice Flowers?! Too much! It's too much. What am I... about to marry them? Meeeeeh. No. It's not for me.

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pelletbucket OP ,
@pelletbucket@lemm.ee avatar

I sent flowers to a different office as an apology, that and donuts are the only thing I can think of to get delivered. it seems like there's a gap in the middle there, a hole in the market that I could fill. something you could deliver that's better than donuts but not quite as dramatic as flowers

DudeImMacGyver ,
@DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works avatar

Gift basket full of snacks

deegeese ,
@deegeese@sopuli.xyz avatar

Send a dozen donuts to be delivered first thing in the morning. Avoids the monetary limit and lets them be a hero for sharing the donuts with their coworkers.

pelletbucket OP ,
@pelletbucket@lemm.ee avatar

I did that for the cops involved. hadn't occurred to me for them lol

B0rax ,

A donut delivery service? That’s the most American thing I have read today.

HUMAN_TRASH ,

You can get almost anything delivered now with uber eats, door dash, etc. Don't most countries have this now?

ChihuahuaOfDoom ,

A pinecone on a stick.

vk6flab ,
@vk6flab@lemmy.radio avatar

Consider that any gift with a monetary value is likely something that they will need to report.

Sending two cards, one to them and one to their boss is one way to show your appreciation.

If you're not sure about their boss, send the second card higher up the chain.

pelletbucket OP ,
@pelletbucket@lemm.ee avatar

that would actually be perfect. I was getting nowhere with her stonewalling boss

nailingjello ,

If their boss was being a problem, make sure you don't tell them specific details about how the employee helped. Especially if the employee bent some rules or otherwise went above what they should have. It might get the employee in trouble.

SatansMaggotyCumFart ,

A 26 and an eightball.

snausagesinablanket ,
@snausagesinablanket@lemmy.world avatar

A hooker.

Vanth ,
@Vanth@reddthat.com avatar

A card or letter? Obvs is changes by location, but my local govt people can't even accept a cup of coffee.

mynamesnotrick ,
@mynamesnotrick@lemmy.zip avatar

$25 or less is the US Fed rule.

DetachablePianist ,

For some reason, I don't think the supreme court would agree with that figure.

originalucifer ,
@originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com avatar

donate to a charity in their name

geophysicist ,

Or a box of donuts to a charity of their choosing, to combine the best answers here

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