I just transferred to a new department in November. One of my coworkers is due to have a baby in the coming week. Should I buy her a gift?
2007-02-17 05:40:05 · 13 answers · asked by binga_4980 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, it would be an nice gesture to get her something small and unique. If you just go buy bibs off her registry, it'll seem like you're doing it because you have to.
Instead, find a unique onesie or other item you really like.
2007-02-17 06:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are other people in the department buying her gifts? Did they have a baby shower for her with work people only? I'd probably just follow what others are doing. If everyone is just being professional and not addressing the fact that she's pregnant by showering her with gifts, then I would suggest doing the same. Otherwise, join in with everyone else and buy her a small gift.
2007-02-17 05:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by mrswho86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. yet once you 2 are fairly close co-workers then it may be appropriate to get her a minimum of a small present for the toddler the two earlier the toddler is born or almost immediately after. It does not must be huge, some wipes or diapers, burp rags, or an exquisite outfit or a blanket or some thing like which would be superb. it might desire to be that whoever grow to be making plans the bathe did no longer have room to ask co-workers who weren't relatively on the threshold of her outdoors of artwork. Or it might desire to have been an oversight. in case you sense skipped over, then you definately would desire to consistently handle a small toddler bathe party at artwork (perchance cake and supplies over lunch or some thing like that).
2016-10-15 12:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how close-knit an office you are working in or how small your office actually is. Is everyone else buying a gift? Maybe all of you can pitch in and buy a gift? Network a little and see what everyone else is planning to do for her. Do you WANT to buy her a gift? Is she someone that you think you will develop a relationship with and will be working hand in hand with? If yes....then yes! Get her something! It doesn't have to be something huge; it's the thought that counts.
2007-02-17 05:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sharon S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can never go wrong with a little gift. Especially if you plan to stay in this department for awhile.
Buy a pretty little basket, and fill it with baby necessities, such as baby lotion, powder, cotton balls and swabs, etc. A new mother can never have too much of this kind of thing at first.
Or - you could also include a nice jar of bath salts for the new mommy to pamper herself after the birth.
Doesn't cost much, and you'll be remembered for it.
2007-02-17 06:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by Chris S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. I'm sure your co-worker is not expecting anything from you. If you would like, you can get her a gift or card. If you want to, but don't know her that well, ask the other co-workers if they want to pitch-in and get something as a group.
2007-02-17 05:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound as though you hardly know this person. I think a nice card would suffice. If you feel especially generous, enclose a $25 gift card.
2007-02-17 05:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Veruca Salt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are NEVER obligated to give someone a gift, ever. You give a gift only when you WANT to. Good rule to follow.
2007-02-17 05:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a nice coworker to another coworker i think you should give something small since you dont know the person that well, trust me they will be thankfull!
2007-02-17 05:48:04 · answer #9 · answered by sweetness105 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like babies so I would give her a modest gift.
2007-02-17 08:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by Raven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋