you have a co-worker who doesn't celebrate Christmas. You LIKE said co-worker. You plan on bringing in a plate of cookies for each of your co-workers because it is what you do every year. Since she doesn't celebrate do you:
a) tell her what you do and ask her if she would like cookies too
b) bring some to her anyway, just no Christmas themed ones
c) bring her nothing
d) other - leave details
2007-12-11 07:15:06 · 37 answers · asked by Niffer 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
b) so she doesn't get the chance to turn down fabulous baking
2007-12-11 07:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just make cookies without a Xmas theme. Cookies are cookies and nobody doesn't like cookies! It's a great thing to do in the office and I used to bring donuts whenever there was a birthday or sometimes just for Friday! Make the Xmas cookies for your friends and neighbors and family. (I don't celebrate Xmas but friends of mine had a Xmas cookie making party every year and I always had fun at it.)
2007-12-11 07:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to work with someone who is Jehovah's Witness and they do not celebrate birthdays, including Christmas. Option A shows the most respect and allows you to be direct without stepping on any toes.
Option B is rude and presumptuous.
Option C only seems appropriate if you've already had this discussion with the co-worker. To be left out without explanation might be considered rude.
2007-12-11 07:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Carl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring her the Christmas cookies. Whether one celebrates it or not, the cookies are a treat. [unless she's really offended by the concept of Christmas, then just bring her the non-themed ones].
2007-12-11 07:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't change how you celebrate for someone else. If said co-worker brought you a Dredel, would you be offended? Probably not and merely say "thank you". If she is human, she will enjoy the cookies regardless of the reason and verbalize her appreciation that you thought of her as well.
Sandy :O)
2007-12-11 07:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like the thought of bringing her cookies, just no Christmas themed ones.
2007-12-11 07:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by simply_me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know if she celebrates something else? For instance, if she's Jewish, bring her a cookie shaped like a menorah or something. If she celebrates nothing at all, just bring her a non-themed cookie, as you said. She'll appreciate whatever you give her, I'm sure.
2007-12-11 07:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by Diane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would bring her cookies too, and tell her that you understand she doesn't celebrate Christmas but that you didn't want to leave her out. Maybe say you understand if she doesn't want them but you thought you would give her the choice.
2007-12-11 07:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by cutie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can guarantee if someone brought some cookies for a holiday that I didnt celebrate, I'd still eat the cookies.
2007-12-11 07:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by Valkyrie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take her some cookies anyway. Even if she doesn't celebrate Christmas, it is the season of giving, right?
2007-12-11 08:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by Karri 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. If she loved cookies, she'd not turn it down anyway, because taking it does not mean that she, too, celebrates it. It is just a matter of acknowledging the giver's generosity.
2007-12-11 07:21:14 · answer #11 · answered by gorgeous gm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋