So, it’s gift time for the boss! Do you give another “World’s Greatest Boss” mug or a set of golf balls again? All the gifts you know he’d like are way out of your price range, and frankly, you don’t really like him that well anyway! The best business gift ideas are the ones that compliment the recipients hobbies and pastimes but in a funny way. Even though these gifts are gags which get the laughter flowing, they also have a practical side.
When you saw the movie “Wild Hogs”, did you recognize a couple of people from your own office, a boss, a coworker, a client or even an assistant? Knowing someone is a weekend Harley rider gives you a great gift giving opportunity. In fact, it lends itself to perfect business gift ideas that will make the whole “what the heck do I get” shopping experience much easier!
Knowing you’re dealing with a biker, whether they seem stuffy in the office or not, lets you know there’s a wild man / woman buried under those layers of staunch professionalism. Little does the world know that underneath that proper business attire lays a wind in the hair, biker bar attending and leather chap wearing free spirit, longing for the weekend. It also tells you that in spite of weekday appearances, there’s a man or woman with a sense of humor!
So, is your “Easy Rider” young or old, male or female? It doesn’t matter. There are all kinds of business gift ideas but I tend to go with those that are of special meaning to the recipient and will give us all a good laugh. Riders have to watch out for “red necks”. They’re a real pain for the biker types! Now before you go thinking about your neighbor that kicked the five dogs out from under his mobile home so he could find the keys to his rusty old pick up to dig out his half drunk bottle of Billy beer, we’re talking red neck, not Redneck. You’ve see them, those lilywhite bikers that go off on their bikes with a tank top and forget all about Mr. Sun up in the sky. After a few hours, they’ve got some of the worst “red-neck” you’ll ever see. So, why not get them some “Red Neck Repellent? This super gift is not only hilarious but it’s also practical.
Can you imagine giving a bottle of “Old Fart Spray “as a gift? This is designed specifically for the old farts out there, whatever their age, that ride and get stiff joints or achy muscles. The product helps keep the rider in the saddle a little longer by providing some great analgesic relief to sore spots and the name is a riot. When a biker receives some “Old Fart Spray” their initial reaction is laughter but then they notice that the bottle is properly sized for the motorcycle rider and the quality product inside has a practical purpose. Picture your best client whipping out his “Old Fart Spray” while he’s talking to others, they see the bottle, they all laugh and then, your name comes up. Suddenly that old fart is giving you some free advertisement!
When you start looking past the obvious junk, you’ll find that unique business gift ideas will be much more appreciated by your coworkers, clients, bosses or assistants. They are expecting that standard everyday junk they always receive. Why not surprise them with a gift that says; “Hey, I cared enough to take the time to get you something personal and special”. These fun presents aren’t just gag gifts but great practical items that have fun names and packaging. If someone gets one of these, doesn’t laugh, hug your neck or immediately turn to show it to someone else, then break out the mirror to stick under their nose and check to see if they’re still breathing!
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Hi, I have a new chinese lady boss who is a very nice person and I would like to get her a gift for her upcoming birthday. I havent had the time to really get to know her, so I am counting on finding some standard time tested gift ideas that I cant go wrong with. It would be preferable if the gifts have some sort of a chinese theme to it that she might appreciate.
Please help!
I’m Chinese!
As the Belarussian answerer said, you give gifts as you would any lady. However, do be aware of some Chinese gift codes:
- Most Chinese value the colours red and gold, because it is the colour of good luck
- Never give any forms of knives as a gift (e.g. letter openers, manicure sets etc) because it is perceived as a symbol of severing the friendship.
- Never give clocks, fake cash (like those rectangular notepads with dollars printed on the back of them) or white flowers–these are mourning items, and receiving them would be perceived as wishing they were dead.
Normally I don’t give personal birthday gifts to a boss, but might initiate to arrange with some colleagues buying a joint gift for her. This makes the boundary clear that our relationship is business, not personal; and it avoids misinterpretation, especially in cross cultural situations.
My top picks for lady gifts are usually stuff she could wear, including earrings/bracelets, handbags, belts, perfume, or a silk shawl. However, these are very personal gifts that could be inappropriate for a boss; especially, if as your username says, you are but a trainee. Don’t forget that Chinese people are very hierarchical, so receiving gifts as such may be awkward for a Chinese woman even if she is very nice.
If you really want this birthday to be your appreciation for her being part of your life, it may be best to get her a gift that she will use up and can share with her someone special. This may include vouchers to dine at her favourite restaurant, get pampered at a fabulous spa, stay at a hotel in a nearby weekend getaway spot, or enjoy an evening at the opera if she’s into that thing. If you don’t want to spend too much, vouchers for Starbucks or a movie would suffice. But whatever you get her, make sure you have two of them included, because (especially if you’re a man) it’s not as nice to receive one of these and not be able to take her someone special with. Not only is including two a sign of respect for the possibility that she may want to spend it with someone special other than you, but also two is a lucky number in Chinese numerology.
If you decide not to have a go at any of these, a birthday cake jointly bought with your colleagues to be eaten in the office/wherever you work never fails. Don’t forget candles! Party hats & horns and decorations would be nice, but optional.
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