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Christmas present for supervisor?

elise123 · 2012-12-20 18:25:15

Hi it just occurred to me rather late, but is it customary for Phd students to give their supervisor a present, like a bottle of wine or something?

20-12-2012 7:25pm

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elise123

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Hi it just occurred to me rather late, but is it customary for Phd students to give their supervisor a present, like a bottle of wine or something?

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#2 21-12-2012 11:47am

Sir Ophiuchus

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It varies from supervisor to supervisor. A bottle of wine is probably too much. Unless they're having a Christmas party, or make a point of giving gifts to their students, something very token is probably best.

For certain, no supervisor would ever expect a gift (well, maybe after you pass your viva!).

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#3 21-12-2012 1:30pm

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Who doesn't like a pressie? :-) I gave my supervisor a bottle of mulled wine and it was very appreciated, but not expected. Probably depends on your relationship...

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#4 21-12-2012 1:33pm

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I would recommend a bottle of 18 year old scotch,

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