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Do you GIVE gifts or ACCEPT gifts to and from your clients?

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Michael
Michael0 February 18, 2012 0 Comments

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So far, I have neither given nor received any gifts. I probably would not feel comfortable accepting anything more than a token of appreciation, and would probably only give something small and meaningful if I did give a gift.

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LaRue0 Posted 0 Comments

Both. I try to recognize significant dates and events in my clients’ lives by sending a card or personal note (not sure if that really qualifies as a ‘gift,’ but some may consider it one). I may also give a small ‘exercise gift’ (e.g. small piece of exercise equipment like tubes, or a free session etc.) when one of my clients reaches a significant milestone. I work with a lot of middle school, high school and college-aged girl athletes, and have given Senior Night game gifts, graduation gifts etc. because over the years that I’ve worked with them they have become like family to me – I like that, and it’s one of the things in my practice that really makes me feel good.

I’ve received gifts from clients throughout the years as well, although I never solicit or expect them. Someone thinking enough about me and feeling close enough to want to acknowledge our relationship and what my service has meant to them is an honor in my opinion. Definitely unexpected and unnecessary, but certainly something that I would graciously accept as something that they felt moved to give.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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Karin-2 Posted 0 Comments

Both; for birthdays, I send a card and give a complimentary session. At Christmas, I give money to a charity in the name of my clients.

I have also received gifts from clients; they were tokens of appreciation.

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Delf0 Posted 0 Comments

I tend to GIVE fitness gifts to my clients, in particular, especially those that I know they need, for self-administration of their new fitness lifestyle.

This has included: heart rate monitors, workout shoes/apparel, self myofascial release tools, etc.

And I try be a gracious receiver of gifts. I’m the first one to appeal to clients not to feel obligated to give me gifts, as their business and friendship is more than enough, but it seems that clients are just too grateful for the results and professionalism they get from working with me. I can only be sincerely thankful for that.

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