"Dermer says a good gift shows you appreciate people's work and pay attention to their interests: "You work with these people everyday, you depend on them, they depend on you"-and a gift should reflect that. Ask yourself: "Where are they in their life?" For example, is someone getting married? How about matching mugs or luggage tags? Or, does your coworker want to learn how to cook? You could get them a cookbook."
""If you feel compelled to gift your boss, it should be something modest," national etiquette expert Diane Gottsman tells Fast Company. "Something they can use, such as an inexpensive office gadget, baked goods, or a box of fruit. Not wine, cologne, or a tie." Choose a minimal price point to show you aren't "sucking up" to the boss, or trying to get special treatment from a supervisor or a colleague"
Gifting at work is acceptable and can reinforce positive working relationships and team connection. Gifts do not need to be expensive; thoughtfulness matters more than price. A good workplace gift shows appreciation for people's work and demonstrates attention to their interests and life stage. Practical examples include matching mugs, luggage tags, or a cookbook for someone learning to cook. Gifts to supervisors should be modest and useful—such as inexpensive office gadgets, baked goods, or fruit—and avoid items like wine, cologne, or ties to prevent perceived favoritism.
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