... if the school is honorable, the inducement will have no bearing on the outcome. Except to make it awkward.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m applying for my son to get into a competitive school with very limited availability for his age group. It’s a well-known school in the area, and highly desirable both because of the curriculum and also because it’s a small farm.
The children learn to care for animals and grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs. They also learn how to cook with these foods at the school’s kitchen. My husband and I really want to get our son into this school because he loves being outside and we believe this will help with the transition from being with me all day to a school environment.
All applications are due on Monday, and I intend on being at the school at 7 a.m. to hand it in as soon as they open. Would it be appropriate for me to bring the staff pastries, bagels and coffee along with my son’s application? I have a background in sales, and would often do this with clients. It created a reciprocating relationship: I give you something and you give me your business.Miss Manners recommends not doing this.
True, schools love donations and active parents, but presumably you will have shown that kind of enthusiasm on the application. If not, Miss Manners suggests you quickly add “loves scooping animal poop” to your list of attributes.
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