What’s etiquette for going to a happy hour (social distanced) for laid off coworkers? Was due to covid. My wife is going to one tomorrow and was wondering do you get a card or gift card?

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A greeting card that stated you enjoyed working with them, perhaps a bottle of something, or a little present. Not sure about the gift card.

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Don’t go to a bar dummy

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