Today is my supervisor's birthday and he's a huge tennis fan, he also plays tennis so I got him a very expensive tennis glove for his birthday. Upon opening his gift he smirked and said, " I don't wear a glove!" and threw it on the table. The rest of the staff was shocked, they had not gotten him anything, but I let them claim my gift as one from all. How would that make you feel?
2007-03-23 03:08:20 · 19 answers · asked by bossmac7 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sounds like an arrogant jerk. There is no excuse for acting that way. It shows what kind of human being he really is. A gracious person would have said thank you and taken it whether they would ever use it or not. You are obviously a thoughtful person. Don't let him change your nature, but I definitely wouldn't do anything for him in the future.
2007-03-23 03:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by Justthefacts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Such behavior is downright unacceptable..A present should be accepted cordially even if the receiver already have it.Your boss need to study in the academy of good manners and proper conduct.Sorry, but he really is mean.
The best thing to do is talk to him of getting the gift back .Just say you are sorry that he didnt like the glove and promise him that it will never happen again.(but of course you'll never give anymore present ever!).Run to the store and have it refunded or better yet get a gift for yourself!.Have a nice day!
2007-03-23 04:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kuting 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately unappreciated, but at least it's a lesson learned that he deserves no special thoughtfulness in the future. If you can get your hands on the glove, I'd say take it back to the store for a refund or store credit. If you get a refund- go out with some pals for a drink, or if it's a store credit, pick something nice for yourself, and call it a day. The more time you waste thinking about this boob is just that- time wasted.
2007-03-23 03:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, your boss is very rude to you and everyone else that pitch in for the gift. If he doesn't like it, just politely say you can take the glove back to the store and get a gift card instead. At least, he can't say that you didn't try. Don't stoop to his level because it might affect your job since he's your supervisor. Some people are just hard to please. I wish my employees would give me something for my birthday. lol
2007-03-23 03:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift giving should be about you wanting to show appreciation for another person. If they chose not to honor and respect that, then you have learned for the future. Next year if you feel you should get anything, buy a can of balls or just a card. You have no control over the past or other people's actions, you do have control over your choices. If it were me I would let it go and not honor his birthday next year.
2007-03-23 11:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by courtlyn_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a present day is giving, an offering and if that present is regular yet unappreciated with an insult or grievance...then that's not the present it is the priority, that's the somebody who's the priority. on the different hand, i does no longer settle for a present day from somebody who grew to become into attempting to intentionally insult me or take great thing approximately me with a present day. those 2 examples are black and white, no longer gray......
2016-10-20 07:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would approach him later and tell him that I was so sorry that he didn't like the gift that I got him. Then tell him that you would be happy to take it back.
Hopefully that will make him re-think his manners, get a bit flustered and then actually say thank you to you.
He is a cad. Next time the whole group should get together and get him a Chia Pet, nothing more.
2007-03-23 03:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by aivilo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would tell him/her that you brought a gift and paid a fortune to get it to him, and that you would like to take it back since your supervisor didn't show any appreciation.
I know it might sound as an extreme but you would give the supervisor my resignation.
2007-03-23 05:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by JZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never give gifts to higher ups unless it's a Secret Santa thing, and most management don't participate in my experience. Bad office politics otherwise.
2007-03-23 04:32:17 · answer #9 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Initially, I would be a little hurt, then angry.
However, just let it go, say nothing and carry on. If you say anything to co-workers, it would just start a gossip snowball.
Try to distance yourself emotionally from "the office", but continue to be professional - if you still want to work there.
He has disgraced himself in front of everyone displaying what a self absorbed, insensitive sewer he is and not worthy of anyone's respect.
As for the co-workers, I suggest you distance yourself emotionally there as well, funny how people can show their ignorance in a pinch.
You can safely erase him (and them) from your gift/card/cake contribution giving list.
2007-03-23 04:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋