It can be easy to get caught up in the journey of the ‘perfect gift.’ When looking for corporate gifts, the pressure is arguably greater. The fact of the matter is, unless you’ve known a person for years, or you’re good friends with him or her outside of work, you won’t be able to give the perfect gift. But there’s hope. Check out these tips on buying a great gift.
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- Decide whether or not the gift is serious or a gag. Measure your relationship with the person—does he or she have a sense of humour? A funny gift is an excellent mood booster and can make for great memories down the line. The main thing to keep in mind when selecting a gag gift is the sense of familiarity you have with the person. If you don’t know the person very well, or you have only met a few times, the person may find it offensive and see you as immature. If you choose the gag, make sure to select something genuinely funny and not just random and useless.
- Cater to his or her needs or desires. Along the same lines of avoiding random, useless gags, if you get someone something serious, you need to make sure it’s relevant to his or her interests. Ask around the office, or take a look at his or her desk. Chances are you’ll be able to get at least a vague idea of the interests of that person.
- Corporate gifts are meant to be useful and thoughtful, not just whatever is nice or in the clearance bin. So although the brand new basketball set complete with ball, shorts, shoes, and a carrying bag is great, it may not be suitable for the guy who doesn’t know the difference between a field goal and a pin fall. Focus your energy on finding things that you know the person will enjoy from experience (or choose something that will make his or her job a little easier in the office).
The long and short of it is simple–use good sense when getting a gift for someone in the office. Be thoughtful and you’ll be sure to leave a good, lasting impression.
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