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  • Dec 16, 2011, 07:00 PM
    ScottGem
    Xmas Office etiquette
    Last year, my first xmas with the company, My bosses (immediate and 2 levels up) each gave me xmas presents (gift cards). I'm assuming they will do the same this year. Since they are my supervisors do I need to reciprocate? If so, how?
  • Dec 16, 2011, 07:17 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    Last year, my first xmas with the company, My bosses (immediate and 2 levels up) each gave me xmas presents (gift cards). I'm assuming they will do the same this year. Since they are my supervisors do I need to reciprocate? If so, how?

    Does the money for the gift card come out of their pockets or out of company money? (I'm guessing the latter.)

    Does everyone get a gift card, or just certain (cute? Cuddly?) employees?

    We solved the problem of thank you to supervisors by having a Christmas potluck in early December for which employees (not supers) signed up to bring an appetizer, a dish to pass, or a dessert. The library director provided paper products and beverages (out of library petty cash). The potluck was held as a lunchtime (12-2) thing or on a day when the library closed at 5.
  • Dec 16, 2011, 07:59 PM
    joypulv
    I wouldn't reciprocate in the gifty sense, and I'd keep it very inexpensive. A joke item like a panic button for their keyboards, or a chocolate Santa, or a mini Patron tequila (for the nice bottle), just put on their desks at a different time. Actually I'm not sure how cheap those Patrons are but they sure are cute. Hint hint. Tiny enough to fit through the internet.
  • Dec 16, 2011, 08:25 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    Or I know as a boss, some home made ( OK or even store bought) cookies, fudge and candy is never a bad idea, if you want to give a gift.

    Also merely ask a couple other employees of your same level what they do.
  • Dec 16, 2011, 08:32 PM
    ScottGem
    I'l have to check what other employees do. But I'm pretty sure this comes out of their own pockets.

    I was thinking the same along the lines of a small gift like food etc.
  • Dec 16, 2011, 08:38 PM
    LisaB4657
    Cookies. As long as they're not allergic or diabetic you can never go wrong with cookies.

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