I work in an office of about 15 people, and most of them I have worked with for over 2 years. However, I really get along well with only a couple of them and want to get them a Christmas gift. Will this offend the others? (Of course I got my Boss a little something so thats not an issue).
2007-12-22 02:18:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Only 15 people? You're lucky. I work at an elementary school with over 100 faculty members -- and that's not counting the cafeteria workers, janitors, lunch and recess monitors and translators.
The proper ettiquette is to be DISCREET. Nothing will piss off a coworker more than to see you giving a gift to someone and they get nothing. Plus, even if the person isn't pissed, it may hurt their feelings.
I got gifts for my two bosses of course, and there were only two other teachers I wanted to give presents too. I gave one teacher her gift when no one else was around and the other teacher I left her present in her mailbox then left a note on her door that said, "You left several things in your mailbox, they look important".
2007-12-22 02:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Original_Syn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will def offend the others if you bring in those gifts to your work. Ask those coworkers to meet up with you after work ( like maybe invite them to dinner, or go to a coffee shop) and give them their gifts there.
You can always maybe put a gift in there locker or cubby if they have one, so this way you wont give it infront of everyone.
Dont feel too bad , We always know that there are "cliques" in the work place too, so if the others know you got your clique a gift, they shouldnt feel too bad bc they know you all are cloers friends than the rest.
2007-12-22 02:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of it's for a select few, it's better to do it after work. I'm surprised you guys don't do a gift exchange or something. ("Secret Santa" thing. )
If you've worked with them for over two years, what have you done the previous two holidays? You could always bring in some goodies and share them with everyone, too.
2007-12-22 02:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course u won't offend the other but they will talk behind your back!! If u wanna gav them gift, make sure u do it quietly not infront of other. Maybe make a during lunch, invite those who u really wan give them gift. Merry Christmas :)
2007-12-22 02:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by Pauline L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The simplest solution would be to get together with your friends after work so that the other people at work will never know about it.
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2007-12-22 02:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should not be offended. Just do it privately, not in front of everyone.
2007-12-22 03:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋