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TUMI vs $25 orchid? Women really do get paid less… sheesh 😂
It’s really the thought that makes it so nice...but as a man yes I was ecstatic the one time I actually received flowers randomly / without my knowing!
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I got a beautiful flower arrangement from an intern and I thought it was literally the nicest thing!
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Office, home would have been a bit creepy back then but now - not so much! Typically all admins have home addresses and can pass them along.
You get presents for writing rec letters? I’ve always just gotten a thank you, which is more than enough for me.
Chief
A nice bottle of wine for each (something in the $100+ range) seems appropriate, assuming they like wine.
Can't go wrong with some good wine or other nice booze
Just make sure they drink first. Not everyone in consulting drinks (religious, personal etc)
Chief
Price point?
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I am not a fan of alcohol gifts, just as I think they are a little overdone. This time of year something like a gift from Zingerman’s would be appreciated (especially if they have families— the breakfast boxes are always a great weekend treat). The cheese samplers are good as well.
Another idea is a holiday centerpiece or fresh wreath from LL Bean or similar (if they celebrate).
I got my former male manager a TUMI gift card and an orchid for female manager.
I sent a Prada perfume.
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A nics bottle of wine.
A nice thank you can mean a lot
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Or find out what they would enjoy. For me, if you took me out to a nice happy hour after work, I would enjoy that. Of course a good bottle of wine or scotch for me does the trick as well. Just don't buy me "stuff"
Chief
Agree— I like to gift consumables like notepads, food, hand lotion, candles, flowers, etc. Clutter is not a gift.
Just say thank you. Nice card.