xmas pressies at work

[sueking1]

Hiya, Hope you can help.... there are 3 managers in my department, 2 of which are great - very supportive, really great people, both from professional point of view and on a friendship level. The other is a jumped up little kn0b, who loves the 'power' of being a manager - needless to say he's annoying and everyone sees right through him. Anyway, my problem - I want to get the two great managers a little something for xmas, something that shows my appreciation for their support throughout the last year, but I'm not sure what - any ideas? I dont want something mushy which looks as those I'm doing it to get a promotion (cos I'm not) or something which looks like I havent thought about something special (ie. a bottle of wine).... As for the 3rd manager, I dont want to seem like I am being petty by not buying him anything, BUT i really dont like him, or respect him - plus if I did get him something I'd feel like a right hypercript (sp?). Please help! Thanks

[cascarelli]

why not just send a card to the two of them with suitable messages inside? giving presents to 2 and not the 3rd could be really awkward and make the situation worse.

on a general note, i'd be really embarrassed to receive presents from staff. if anything i'd rather have someone come to me and say 'thanks for helping out throughout the year, appreciate it' or something along those lines. i'd be seriously worried if any staff started buying me presents!

[joko]

what about getting a nice big cake with a message on it, and presenting it to the 2 you like in private, then they will presumably share it amongst the others - thereby you are making your gesture, but not leaving anyone out, and also not embarrassing anyone as cascarelli says.

the bit about wanting something special, but not wine is not a good idea - its too personal, and really they are just doing their job