DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an employee of a state government. There are times when we employees are asked to donate cash toward a gift for a co-worker (on the occasion of a death, marriage, catastrophic event, etc.). I don’t mind donating on these occasions. What I am questioning is the manner in which gifts are solicited. Some requesters will ask everyone in the office to donate. Whether one donates, and the amount, is up to the employee. Other requesters, however, keep a list of each person who donates, and the dollar amount given. Because this information is not included in the envelope contai…
