Choosing a gift for a colleague can be a really daunting task at times, especially if you are not very familiar with it. There are several rules that make it easier to choose the appropriate gift in this case.
Gift price
First of all, you need to decide on the value of the gift. It should never be too expensive, especially if you donate it to your boss. An overly expensive gift is most often perceived as a sycophant or a bribe. There are a few cases where a gift can be quite expensive, such as an anniversary, promotion, or retirement.
Do not openly give a co-worker a more expensive gift than others. This can cause resentment and misunderstanding. Gifts for colleagues in approximately the same status should be approximately equivalent in price.
Things not worth giving
There is a long list of inappropriate gifts for colleagues. It is headed, of course, by second-hand things. There is no need to re-donate things, unless the recipient of the gift directly asked for it, which happens quite rarely.
Clothing and underwear are totally inappropriate gifts for coworkers. Exceptions are scarves and ties as gifts for men, and gloves or shawls for women.
Alcohol is not the best gift option because many companies have corporate regulations that directly or indirectly prohibit the giving of alcoholic beverages.
Cosmetics and perfumes rarely make good gifts. They must be selected for a specific person, which is quite difficult if you do not know his tastes, individual reactions and possible allergies.
Good gift options
In general, you should choose neutral and useful items as gifts for your colleagues. They should be of high quality, beautiful and comfortable.
A good option for a gift to a colleague or boss of equal status is business accessories. Almost any person will be happy with a high-quality organizer, a good pen, business card holder.
All kinds of neutral accessories would be a very appropriate gift too. These items include cufflinks, a manicure set, an expensive lighter, a money clip, a keychain, and more.
Rare indoor plants will delight many women. It is advisable to supplement such gifts with detailed care instructions.
Cute interior decorations are ideal if you have an idea of the workplace or apartment decoration of the recipient of the gift. Photo frames, lamps and other cute gizmos are great options for a gift to a colleague.
