Why would someone accept a gift card in person then return it in your mailbox?
As a token of my appreciation, I gave a co-worker a gift card to Starbucks. They accepted it and said they would love to stop by and get a coffee on the way to work one day. A week later, I found it in the original envelope with a note that said, "Thank you for the gesture but you don't owe me anything, thanks" and they signed their name.
I am extremely confused. I could understand if you didn't like Starbucks and had no use for the card. However, why accept the card and say you could use it, then hide it in my office mail box?
This person is head of our department and has to cover when people are out. It just so happens I had to be out for a week due to illness and doctors orders. A lot of people have been out sick lately and it just makes me wonder if this person is mad about having to cover.
Was I wrong in offering a thank you gift? I did it because I was genuinely grateful. There was no other motive.