OK. I have a coworker/friend who is out of work; she had a pretty invasive surgery. She might not be back until March. But at work, we are pretty close and have lunch together, etc. I was thinking of giving her a $10 giftcard (to a local grocery store; it can be used at their gas station too.) But I don't want to seem like I am fishing for a return gift, you know? Yet I know that another friend of mine gave her a gift and while this is not why I want to, it was a kind gesture.
So do you think I should, or should not? I do Not want her and her boyfriend to feel obligated to give us something. Yet, I would like to show a nice gesture. I would love to just give her one of my spider-plant babies (she gave me some of those a few months ago) but they're not ready. So what do you think?