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Article Series: Business Gifts
Help Me Choose The Appropriate Business Gift
Buying
Your Boss A Gift
One of the most difficult people to buy a
gift for is one’s boss, as choosing the proper gift is a delicate
balance between appearing cheap by buying something too inexpensive
and looking like a kiss-up by overdoing it with a super expensive
gift. Likewise, a gift for a supervisor should not be so personal
that it violates the employee-boss relationship, but it should
be something that is thoughtful and reflects the interests
of the recipient, so that it can actually be used. Also, when
buying a gift from a group, each person must agree on the gift
that is given, and reaching a consensus on this is not always
an easy thing.
One extremely safe and well-appreciated gift for a boss is
a gift certificate or gift card. All one has to do is find
out which stores are frequented by the supervisor, and purchase
a gift card from one of those stores. This type of gift is
not too personal, yet it still shows some level of personalization
because of the store choice, and is sure to be used and appreciated.
Another twist on this is a gift certificate to a restaurant,
which can still be personalized, especially if it is well known
that the boss likes a certain type of food or has a favorite
restaurant. Gift certificates or cards are also a good way
to avoid conflict within a group of employees, as most people
can agree on this type of gift.
Another gift idea that is sure to please the boss is a memory
book. This type of gift does not cost much, but can be a great
way to commemorate the successes that the company has had,
and the good times that were shared during the previous year.
The scrapbook can contain anecdotes and letters from customers,
pictures from company activities, and written comments from
the staff. Or, if this idea seems too daunting, another thing
one could give the boss is a group picture of the company staff,
mounted in a decorative frame, or an album containing lots
of pictures from around the office and from group activities
the employees participated in over the past year. Some bosses
appreciate sentimental gifts such as these, and would cherish
them just as much, if not more, than store-bought items.
Gift
baskets are always a popular choice as a boss gift, and
the great variety of themes makes it easy to ensure that the
present will be used and appreciated. The key is to find out
the interests of the supervisor and buy a basket containing
items that pertain to one of them. For example, gourmet food
baskets are available from many companies, and can be narrowed
down to specific tastes, such as fresh fruit, chocolates, coffee,
wine, or a combination of different types of foods. Other types
of baskets are available as well, such as ones containing pet
supplies for the pet lover, or spa baskets containing bath
products. Or, for the truly creative, a basket can be created
from scratch by purchasing the items separately, and buying
the basket at a craft store. This is a great way to put a personal
touch on a gift that might otherwise go unnoticed, especially
if the boss gets a lot of gift baskets from other employees
as well.
Another
choice, and one that could really impress,
is a gift for the boss's children. Nothing
will amaze him or her more than a surprise gift like this.
While everyone else is buying gifts for the boss, this alternate
route
may well stand out above all others. Keep it simple and thoughtful
- it works like a charm. Bonus points for you too. The bottom line is that buying a gift for one’s boss doesn’t
have to be as difficult as it seems. By doing a little research
into the likes and dislikes of the supervisor, one can be sure
to give a gift that makes a personal statement, and will be
enjoyed and remembered.
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: 2008
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