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Post by Ava on Dec 12, 2017 22:37:08 GMT -5
Hi, guys;
I am participating in Secret Santa for the Holiday Party at work. I have to buy a gift for a guy I barely know. He's part of the sales team, and they all make very good money, which makes it more of a challenge because he probably has everything. We can spend up to $25. My idea was to buy him one of those shaving sets or one of those sets that come with perfume, deodorant, body spray, etc.
But I would like to give him something a little more original if possible. I only found out today who I got for Secret Santa, so I don't have time to shop online besides nobody is home to receive the package.
Another idea I had was to buy him some nice box of chocolate. Even if he cannot eat chocolate for some reason (allergies, etc.) I'm sure his family would appreciate the gift.
Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 12, 2017 22:42:22 GMT -5
Hi, guys; I am participating in Secret Santa for the Holiday Party at work. I have to buy a gift for a guy I barely know. He's part of the sales team, and they all make very good money, which makes it more of a challenge because he probably has everything. We can spend up to $25. My idea was to buy him one of those shaving sets or one of those sets that come with perfume, deodorant, body spray, etc. But I would like to give him something a little more original if possible. I only found out today who I got for Secret Santa, so I don't have time to shop online besides nobody is home to receive the package. Another idea I had was to buy him some nice box of chocolate. Even if he cannot eat chocolate for some reason (allergies, etc.) I'm sure his family would appreciate the gift. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks. I you do have time to order something online and it will arrive before the party, have it delivered to where you work and see if the seller wraps gifts.
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 12, 2017 22:43:14 GMT -5
A nice pen?
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Post by Ava on Dec 12, 2017 22:56:17 GMT -5
Hi, guys; I am participating in Secret Santa for the Holiday Party at work. I have to buy a gift for a guy I barely know. He's part of the sales team, and they all make very good money, which makes it more of a challenge because he probably has everything. We can spend up to $25. My idea was to buy him one of those shaving sets or one of those sets that come with perfume, deodorant, body spray, etc. But I would like to give him something a little more original if possible. I only found out today who I got for Secret Santa, so I don't have time to shop online besides nobody is home to receive the package. Another idea I had was to buy him some nice box of chocolate. Even if he cannot eat chocolate for some reason (allergies, etc.) I'm sure his family would appreciate the gift. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks. I you do have time to order something online and it will arrive before the party, have it delivered to where you work and see if the seller wraps gifts. That's not an option right now. Last week we received a memo that personal deliveries would no longer be accepted by our mail-room.
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Post by Ava on Dec 12, 2017 22:59:28 GMT -5
That's a very good idea. I can go to Staples and see what they have.
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Post by giramomma on Dec 12, 2017 23:15:12 GMT -5
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Post by Tiny on Dec 12, 2017 23:42:13 GMT -5
I can recommend the Death Wish coffee from the list of gifts in Giramomma's post.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Dec 12, 2017 23:46:44 GMT -5
Nerf gun and extra ammo.
Or a small drone he can fly around the office.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 13, 2017 13:54:59 GMT -5
Do you see him with coffee drinks or takeout? If so, a gift card for that.
Does he wear ties?
Does he have pictures on his desk and a picture frame might work?
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Post by Ava on Dec 13, 2017 22:23:50 GMT -5
Do you see him with coffee drinks or takeout? If so, a gift card for that. Does he wear ties? Does he have pictures on his desk and a picture frame might work? He's a coffee drinker. I am going to give him a $25 gift card for Dunkin Donuts. There is a DD one block from the office. I see him going every afternoon to the cafeteria to get a coffee. I already got a nice gift card holder and I'll buy the card on Sunday when I go shopping. I sincerely think it's a gift he will enjoy.
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Post by flamingo on Dec 14, 2017 12:49:28 GMT -5
I think the DD gift card is a great idea. We just did secret santa at my office, and gift cards were the big "winners". The folks that gave something other than gift cards, while nice, it was easy to see that it didn't quite suit the recipient. Plus, as someone who doesn't like "things", I think gift cards are amazing! No extra clutter!
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Post by stillmovingforward on Dec 14, 2017 20:38:18 GMT -5
A word for the future: no personal body items. No lotion, perfume for women, shaving stuff for guys, etc. That is too close to a significant other's gift. I manage a group of people. And if anyone gives me those gifts, up or down the scale from me, I find it creepy. My male cohorts agree. The pen idea..... That's wonderful. I'm stealing it for my sales guy!
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Post by sesfw on Dec 15, 2017 18:39:46 GMT -5
What about a calendar, either wall or desk.
Look for a 'joke a day' type ..... but keep them clean
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Post by Ava on Dec 16, 2017 15:12:09 GMT -5
What about a calendar, either wall or desk. Look for a 'joke a day' type ..... but keep them clean Thanks for the idea. I'll keep it in mind in case I participate in Secret Santa again and I don't know the recipient very well. In this particular case, I know he enjoys an afternoon coffee so the DD card is something he'll like.
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Post by Ava on Dec 16, 2017 15:13:50 GMT -5
A word for the future: no personal body items. No lotion, perfume for women, shaving stuff for guys, etc. That is too close to a significant other's gift. I manage a group of people. And if anyone gives me those gifts, up or down the scale from me, I find it creepy. My male cohorts agree. The pen idea..... That's wonderful. I'm stealing it for my sales guy! Thanks for the advice, the idea that someone could find a gift like that creepy never crossed my mind.
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Post by Ava on Dec 16, 2017 15:14:32 GMT -5
Well, guys, the party is this Thursday. I'll let you know if he liked the gift.
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