So if there are a couple people at work that have been great, and you want to give them something for Christmas, but you don't want to spend a fortune, and you don't want it to be too personal, what should you get them? There are a couple woman I know who have been really nice, and I really want to show my appreciation, but I'm without a clue what to get them. It should be simple but not too cheesy. They are in their 50's, I believe. The only thing that comes to mind is chocolate (the good stuff). Other than that, I don't know. What would be an appropriate gift from one coworker to another?
I think it's a delicate issue to give your coworkers a gift for Christmas. Don't you think that could set a precedent for next Christmas? Anyway, I don't recommend to get them chocolate.
I'm not certain I will be working there next year. It's an opportunity (and an excuse) to repay the kindness they have shown. One of them gave me a sweater, shirt and coat. I believe she thinks I'm desperately poor because of what I was wearing to work. The truth is, I was wearing what I thought appropriate for the job. Anyway, there's a chocolate shop in town that sells truffles, pink gin might be good, other than that, I don't know.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...charitable-holiday-gift-ideas/article4348792/ http://www.azuremagazine.com/getazure/ http://www.zazzle.ca/wildlife conservation gifts https://shop.wwf.ca/collections/adoptions?gclid=CIqb8uqu2ckCFUWVfgodzlcM9A That last one is especially good for women, who tend to like plush toys. Not too personal, but can't be returned or passed on, and doesn't go out of style. If you know even a little about the recipient, you can choose an appropriate charity: there are dozens of organizations that offer gifts at a range of prices. There are thousands of paper and on-line magazines that offer gift subscriptions.
We are having a toy drive at work. I could make a couple donations in their names. That's actually an excellent idea, Jeeves. Thanks!
Not at all. I like the toy drive - I usually put something into the big crate at the mall. All charitable donations have some merit. Obviously, some are closer to my heart, but I would go by the recipient's inclinations - yes, even to the point of giving, in their name, to a Christian charity (children's fund, probably). My friends down the road usually make donations to the local women's shelter in memory of their daughter. Any way you spend money that doesn't add to the landfills or water pollution is okay with me.
