I've known him for couple of months now since I just got hired in that department where he works, we work pretty closely as we are in the same job family, I do not know if I should give him a detail at a meeting I have with him tomorrow...or would this be a bit weird specially for his wife who does not know me and works for the same company? help!!!!
2007-10-08 05:06:59 · 30 answers · asked by SarahM 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would say get them a card.
Address the card to both of them (and make sure you get the spelling of her name right....) and do not write anything cute or overly familiar in it. Just say - "wishing your new arrival the best of health and a promising future" or something like that and sign your full name.
2007-10-08 06:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only times you HAVE to give a gift are when you ATTEND a shower or a child's birthday party. If you WISH to give a gift to a co-worker you don't know very well, I'd make it something very inexpensive and totally impersonal, like some infant sized sox or T-shirts.
Give the gift privately so that it is HIS choice whether or not to mention it to others. Make sure you present the gift to him in a way that makes clear it's MOSTLY for his wife, but since you've never met the lady you'd like him to play delivery man. You'll have to really mind your Ps & Qs here and make sure it doesn't look like you're aim is a closer relationship with the new daddy. My personal feeling is that a congratulations card addressed to "Mr & Mrs" would be the high road here.
2007-10-08 05:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts for babies are fun and easy. You can get just about anything and the couple will be happy.
Penney's has a "layette" gift - in blue and pink respectively. In it is a blanket, a bib, sock, etc. Very simple and the couple can certainly use any of those gifts.
If you're not sure, a gift card from Penney's, Sears, Wal-Mart or any store would be fine.
Get a nice card and write in your "congrats!"
2007-10-08 05:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can buy them a little something. Maybe some swaddling blankets would be a low-key easy gift. Other low-key options are baby board books, a stuffed animal (no buttons, pieces that can come off) or a little outfit. If you have a girlfriend, wife or sister, just make her pick it out for you, LOL.
2016-05-18 23:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have known him for a couple of months and are close, why didn't he introduce his wife to you?
Anyways, I would suggest you don't give them a gift and don't get too close to them socially. If you had been close to him outside work, you should stop doing that too or you'll be viewed as the third party to their marriage.
2007-10-08 16:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a friend--get the gift. This might be a good time to introduce yourself--unless you are one of those friends at work who's gotten too close and now you feel awkward about meeting her.
Otherwise, I don't see it being taken awkwardly at all.
2007-10-08 05:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by gabound75 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If he is your friend get the gift. She shouldn't get weird about a gift for their baby from a co worker.
2007-10-08 05:15:22 · answer #7 · answered by Jeepguy07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give something small like a little baby hat or a pair of baby socks.
It's a nice gesture, but not so big a gift that it'll be awkward.
2007-10-08 05:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by Delicious Pear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah there is nothing wrong with giving a gift. He is your friend, I would also write a sincerely not in a card wishing him and the new addition to their family well.
2007-10-08 05:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. Sarcastic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just because the lady carried the baby doesnt mean you can't congratulate the guy too!!! it's a new addition to their family, so give the whole family a gift... don't be shady about it... a new baby is such a blessing, whether you know the couple or just one of the parents.
2007-10-08 05:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by guccigal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋