My friend just moved into a new office and he's never had one to himself. He does avionics work for airplanes and I was wanting to get him something nice. Problem is, I have to ideas! Help please!
2006-11-02 07:56:33 · 9 answers · asked by lojack 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Check Ebay - they even have special categories and tons of stuff airplanes related!
2006-11-02 08:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Alexandra M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does your friend have a favorite type of airplane? If so, maybe get a nice photograph of the airplane and have it framed?
If you go to Office Max, Office Depot or Staples, you will see lots of office supplies- including items for the desk. You can check there for more "practical" things.
I think Steven Covey has a line of "inspirational" photographs with appropriate sayings. You may want to look into that.
2006-11-02 08:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either go with something personal
* a picture that means something to him and is still appropriate for the work space
* some kind of decoration he will appreciate and find funny (does he collect anything?)
or with something more neutral - to avoid falling into the "this is not appropriate in the workplace" trap:
* a framed picture of some machines he works with (might be hard to get)
* a potted plant
* a nice cup
* a bowl with sweets
* a desk clock
* a nice set of pens, perhaps even a fountain pen
* a calendar
2006-11-02 08:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by ab1609 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A down vest and ear muffs. It gets cold and windy on those airfields and the hangars are hard to heat from little to no insulation. A personal small Mr. Coffee Maker. A small battery/electric radio, thermal lunch bag or special container to heat left overs, container for snaks, good magnifying glass, Magic 8 Ball for fun, membership to AAA for late night emergencies.
2006-11-02 09:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.
Check out this site: www.paintyourlife.com
The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing.
2006-11-05 19:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Assaf K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their was this one site that made customized stuffed animals and toys. You could have them make a personalized airplane for your friend!
2006-11-02 08:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by Shellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caution: don't buy something he might not like and won't display it in his office. That would be embarrassing.
Name card holder
Picture frame for holding photo of his family.
Mug
Pen/pencil holder
New computer mouse/mouse pad
Clock
Flowers
2006-11-02 19:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a ceramic plane, or a coffe cup with a plane?
2006-11-02 08:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by MIA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a interesting print of a plane.a small desk decoration, a small manly plant...a nice wall calender.............
2006-11-03 13:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by walterknowsall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋