I went on holiday and brought back a bottle of whisky for my boss.
He also went out on holiday and on his return, brought back a scarf and neck chain for me. The second time I went away I brought back a nice Pen for him.
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2007-02-27 19:22:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It happened that, He gave me a lift home and as we were talking about work ...I mentioned I intend to take leave to which he agreed and added that this time I should get him something simple...less expensive...Do you think he feels like I over spend on his present or what?
He is a good boss and I give him lots of respect and I do my Job. Am his executive assistant and all the presents bought are of good intention...Just to show appreciation of our work relations.
To all of you that answered thanks alot.
2007-02-27 19:47:47 · update #1
You boss may mean that he does not expect any present from his subordinates, especially if your salary does not justify expensive presents. Maybe he feel embarassed (esp. if it is given in front of other staff) and does not want others to think you are shoe-polishing or trying to impress him.
It is ok for him to buy presents for his staff, esp. as incentives and appreciation for hard work, or to show that as he is the boss and can afford it.
2007-02-27 19:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by amn1717 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I think maybe at the start, he thought he would get you a gift for the gift you got him, the first time. To put it blank the only reason he is buying you gifts is because you keep buying him gifts. What he is saying, is, or rather what he should be saying is please don't buy me presents, it makes me feel uncomfortable. I don't think you should waist your money on him anymore, I think, its not that he doesn't appreciate them, but that he is your boss and he wants to leave it at that, before people start talking.... Don't get offended, you seem like a very giving person, but if you want to do something good, why don't you donate some money to a charity for a good cause.
Well I hope I have helped you...
2007-02-27 19:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by uniqueinspirations 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they feel as though these gifts that you both are exchanging are perhaps crossing the line of employee/employer relationship? I dont know..I mean, if he got you a scarf and a necklace..thats a lot more personal than a bottle of booze and a pen! Come on! I think he's the one feeling like hes doing something wrong. He should just appreciate your gifts.
2007-02-27 19:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by Minty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some reason he is feeling uncomfortable and he is expressing it. Maybe he feels that he can't or doesn't want to keep up with the exchanging of gifts. I would quit giving my boss gifts for the time being. If he does not give me any more then do not give him any and do not mention it to anyone. This gives him an out ( saving face ) and he will not feel uncomfortable. Jobs are hard to find, we do not need to make our bosses feel uncomfortable.
2007-02-27 19:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ethically, your not suppose to buy presents for your boss. It could be construed as trying to bribe your boss for a better position or for less work. I actually use this on my boss if they wonder why I didn't buy them a present, when really I'm being cheap. Also if you keep bringing him presents it might just go out of control. You buy him one than he feels it is required for him to do so in return. Its like cakes in my old work place. Before I left we had cake every week for the most rediculous reason.
2007-02-27 19:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you think he got you a scarf and necklace? Why did it have to be 2 presents? Did you ever think that he didnt want to responsibility of looking for something for you? And maybe he felt obligated to get you something. Thats what it sounds like to me. And something less expensive? Something less expensive is still a gift. But, he wont feel obligated. See where Im coming from?
2007-02-27 20:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss is attracred to you physically and feels that things should cool down. Keeping gifts to inexpensive ones would help.
When you are on vacation, look for some locally made edible - like Local Huckleberry Jam and buy him a jar of that. Or some Locally made Maple Syrup.
2007-02-27 21:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its meant that he really meant he don't like it for some personal reason. Ask him why then you know what. But I guess you giving him something bored him much. Maybe you should buy the non practical present such a cute teddy bear instead of office tools for present to your boss.
2007-02-27 20:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by Khamirul Bin Mataree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might feel that in you giving him a gift you are hoping that it will improve your chances of being seen as a positive employee, whereas in giving you a gift he would have nothing to gain. Explain to him that you are sorry if you made him feel uncomfortable and you just wanted to show you valued him as your employer.
2007-02-27 19:31:17 · answer #9 · answered by chris_morganuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋