Buying Gift's for Co-Workers

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So, even if I’v only worked somewhere for like 5 weeks I will still buy gifts for the people who have helped/supported me and what not.

It’s normal and I want to.

Or so I thought.

I have been working with this girl on my course at a school for like 7 weeks now and she refused to buy anything for the teachers that have supported us. And I don’t just mean they’ve been nice, they have been so supportive and really really lovely to us in every single way possible.

I really cant understand what is so wrong about wanting to show your appreciation. Especially when people have gone out of their way to help you.

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yes, i want to buy something for a co-worker too. what should i buy, whats a standard co-worker gift?

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Depends on who they are innit Rav!

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its an office HR-ish woman who helped a lot in my complicated visa situation

im not even sure if i should get anything but shes actually hinted many times or i think she did. but is it appropriate?

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Yes of course it is.

Don't get her a pair of knickers or owt cos that aint appropriate!

but flowers, chocolates and stuff like that is sufficent.

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how do you give it without looking extremely awkward. i have been planning to mail it to her

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razage, flowers or chocolate could give her the wrong idea.. unless that's what you're looking for. :p
gift certificates are nice and impersonal.

gift giving is nice.. even the tiniest genture can mean a lot..don't listen to the other girl miss, you do what you feel like.

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normally it is advised not to buy gifts for colleagues.
but if professional understanding is there and personally a nice friendship, as well.
then, buying something for the office such as a planner or pen, book ends or table clock, a vase, a box of chocolate or a book will do.
in case of wedding gift, a peg set or a crystal or lenox dish for decor.
in case of a baby's birth, some gift for the baby, clothes or interactive, age appropriate educational toys.

best,

dushwari

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Buy em lunch

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hayaa khala thats what i worry about with the gift, how to avoid making it seem awkward. im not that friendly with her.

on the other hand gift certificates seem too impersonal. kinda like giving someone cash. here im too lazy to get you a nice gift, you go get it yourself

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guys the solution is simple give me the money and let me decide for you.

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a FRAMED P45, this is what I want to give to three of my engineers for their EFFORTS. :chai: it has a personal touch yet it is standard for all. :phati:

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A thankyou card is the best thing to give.

You cannot go wrong with a Card :)

You can even have it signed by everyone in your group with a note by each to the teacher/co-worker and that would make a good memorabilia

Gifts are a bit too much esp if you dont know them for long, people feel uncomfortable and might feel obligated to give you something in return.

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Ravage what Id like to know is how is she hinting at you buying her a gift??

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well she says things like "you should get us something" which is hardly a hint, and then there is "when you recieve your money you can give anything extra to me" which i hope is her being funny.

one time i sent her a thank you email she was very happy with that. so i dunno.

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Thats a nice thought. Buying them lunch is a fine idea. But if your wishing something to bring them individually, a card to each with your/their fav brand of chocolate is :lajawab:

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I made the kids cards...took me a week, but well worth it.

I don't know. Im very much a gift giver.

Anyway, we brought them flowers in the end cos I couldnt be arsed arguing.

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ZAKI! Where have you been hiding?!

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sometimes people just joke about wanting gifts.. ahem.. they don’t really mean it you know. :stuck_out_tongue:

razage, you can always be impersonal with me and give me money. :blush:

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I don't mind impersonal, its much better than getting something that i have no use ro need for :)