![]() In the workplace world, the answer is no. Wine and spirits go hand-in-hand with the holidays, right? If you do decide to go the gift card route, experts recommend a range of $10 to $25. ![]() Of course, I’d say go pound sand to the $5 convenience store gift card.Ī $5 gift or gift card says, “ You mean nothing to me, and I’m only doing this because I feel like I have to.”Īnd a $100 gift or gift card says, “ I’m a major suck up, and I like flaunting my money and showing other people up!” Personally, I say bring on the $25 Visa gift card and let me get what I want. Some experts say bag the boring and lame gift card thing, unless you want your boss to think you’re boring and lame. But unless you read every word and know it’s not too sexy or it doesn’t go against your boss’s morals and values, don’t do it. 6) Self-Help BooksĮven if it’s not “Leadership for Dummies” or “Management for Dummies,” almost every self-help book says you aren’t the best version of yourself, let me help you get better.Īlso, you might think books – as long as they aren’t self-help – are good gifts. So forego the mani/pedi gift certificate. While some people say it’s OK to give gift certificates for manicures and pedicures because they’re relaxing, I say, “Poppycock.” There are a ton of people out there that do not like other people touching them. (And while we are on this topic, forget about gifting gym memberships.) 5) Toiletries Or Beauty/Grooming ProductsĪnything that insinuates your boss smells or looks bad can be chalked up as a really, bad holiday gift! If that’s the case just call your boss a “beached whale” and save your money. Why in the world would you give your boss a scale or a gift certificate to a weight loss program? Maybe you want to be fired! Now, that’ll just get you a lawsuit! As will a piece of art work that depicts nudity or gives the slightest hint of … dare I say it … SEX! 4) Weight-Related Items Gone are the days of getting a big laugh from an X-rated pen where the young lady’s bikini disappears. There are some really stupid people in this world of ours! Why do I need to include these items on the “never buy as a holiday workplace gift for anyone” list?įor the same reason clothing irons have “Never iron clothes while being worn” on their warning labels. But religion tends to be a taboo subject in most workplaces, and so is politics to a point.īecause these topics are extremely personal, you can easily offend someone with a well-intentioned gift. Yes, most holidays this time of the year center around celebrating people’s faiths. People can be very passionate and protective of their religious and political beliefs. Oh and one final item, no belly button brushes (and no I did not make that up). That means no perfume/cologne, no jewelry, no lotions, no bubble bath and (I can’t actually believe I have to include this one, but it was at the top of almost every list out there so you know it’s been gifted more than once) ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY no underwear or lingerie! However, if you work for a company where everyone buys holiday presents for the boss, here’s a list of boss gifts you should avoid like the plague! 1) Anything That Touches The Body So if you’re the boss, do the humane thing and politely tell your staff that while this is the season of perpetual giving, you’d rather see them buy for their family and friends or give to charity - in lieu of you. There are a slew of “ what not to buy your boss” stories out there, and even more stories of innocent gifts that went horribly wrong! ![]() You have no idea how very dangerous office gift giving can truly be. Well, if you want my opinion, and you probably don’t, but since I am writing this I’ll give it to you anyway: “To give (the boss a present) – or not to give.įor many in the office, this is a HUGE mind-blowing decision: Do they or don’t they buy their boss a present for Christmas?
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