What do you think an appropriate gift would be for Christmas? He doesn't like it when I get him stuff (for his birthday I got him a giftcard to Starbucks) but I think he's great and like to show him I appreciate him. Any suggestions?
2007-11-02 04:14:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Just a few more details: We are a small company and work for NFL Hall of Famers so we all already get hooked up with sport events.
He travels a lot for work, he loves to ski, and he is Jewish. Hope this helps a little.
2007-11-02 05:04:45 · update #1
A GAS GIFT CARD!!! cant go wrong with that!!!!
2007-11-02 04:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by smileyfish 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First we will need more information on what he likes, or at least what type of guy he is.
I would say season tickets to his favorite sports team. If that seems like to much, a 100 $ certificate to his favorite store.
Or find out what his office is missing, a coffee maker, Microwave, a good desk chair.
Now this is my best Idea, go to a trophy shop, and have them make you a best boss award, and give it to him, with the gift card, to keep it from looking like you are trying to sleep with the boss, get a few other people in on it. I hope this helps.
2007-11-02 11:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ice Man 318 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't like it when you buy him stuff, he probably feels uncomfortable with the idea of accepting something from someone who (presumably) makes less money than he does. Buying a gift for the boss can be tricky; you want to show your appreciation, but you don't want to spend lots of money or look like you're "sucking up."
A small token of your appreciation is fine. I usually spend no more than $10 on my bosses. One of them gets some sort of peanut butter candy (he loves peanut butter/chocolate) and one gets Super Hero stuff. (He's a collector.) Last year he got a Superman journal he seemed to really like.
I would recommend a small but tasteful food item (skip the Russell Stover--super-tacky. But if you go into a gourmet shop, you should be able to find a small, tasteful box of truffles or marzipan.)
Other ideas:
A fun desk calendar (I especially like the one by Cranium--everyone can have fun with it) http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780761146872&itm=1
A small package of Starbucks coffee (if he makes his own) and a nice card.
Go to a bakery and pick up some fresh cookies that can be shared with everyone.
2007-11-02 12:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You said he didn't like the Starbucks giftcard. If you have to get something, I'd just get a simple greeting card (nothing sentimental or humorous, just a simple Season's Greetings sort of wish) and write a simple message like "Thank you for being a great boss." That way it remains professional and gets the point across that you appreciate him.
2007-11-02 11:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by Erin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kimpenn09's answer was great.
I AM the boss, and although we never expect a gift, it is nice to know you are well liked.
2007-11-02 14:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift cards are always neat... perhaps a restaurant?
2007-11-02 11:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by Harleigh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bake a cake or make a salad for him/her.
2007-11-02 11:22:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋