Professional thank you gifts?

[Yasa]

Deli meat. You can never go wrong with deli meat. At least a kilo. Send it to me for approval.

[boogerz]

Well, this thread hasn't made it any easier to choose.

Now I'm deciding between wine, chocolate, and hookers & blow, but at least it seems like you can't go wrong with any of those

[Teh_Bandwagoner]

How about a robot? Everyone loves a robot.

[Yasa]

Of course my suggestion is overlooked. You'll be sorry when that persons response to the wine or chocolate is "I'd have prefered deli meat, you jerk."

[Option84]

I work in sales and in my opinion, NOTHING beats a Thank-you card with a sincere, heartfelt, handwritten note. Try to splurge on the card, like over 10 bucks.

[Northendzone]

i would think the only time chocolates or wine would violate a company gift policy would be if they were to be served in france. i would also think that if an individual gave an individual a gift then it should be fine.

lots of places have a $100 as the levle for a gift; however, in Calgary a pair of flames tickets or a round of golf with cart and drinks can be over $100

[Fobulous]

I guess I should have explained my original post...

I still think wine is the way to go even after reading all the responses. For some reason, wine has a real professional gift feel to it for all types of people (wine lovers or not).

Also, what you ultimately decide to buy is based on the person you are buying it for. I would never really feel comfortable giving any of my male co workers a box of chocolates as a gift. Although that may be because I work in the oil patch and the majority of my coworkers are rednecks. However, if the gift was to a female coworker or colleague I may decide that is the right gift to give.

[tjinaz]

Two words... Movie Tickets

They can use when ever they want and to see what ever they want.....who doesn't like the movies.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by tjinaz

Two words... Movie Tickets

They can use when ever they want and to see what ever they want.....who doesn't like the movies.

That deaf, dumb and blind kid.

The one that plays pinball, I think.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by Fobulous

I still think wine is the way to go even after reading all the responses. For some reason, wine has a real professional gift feel to it for all types of people (wine lovers or not).

I love wine. Great gift. Judging by the fact that it's going to an ad agency probably not an issue. But alcohol for a work thank you isn't always a great idea. If somebody gave me a bottle of wine at work I would promptly be out of a job and escorted of the premises by security.

[boogerz]

That would be BS to lose your job over accepting wine as a gift. PC corporate America/Canada is silly

Thanks for the suggestions, CP

[Fobulous]

Originally Posted by fotze

Are you suggesting this because you think I should get you wine? Was it really a recommendation? What type do you like, in a box?

I am glad you picked up on this. Box, bottle, half full, doesn't really seem to matter to me...

[Barnet Flame]

If you are in any doubt about the ability of the recipient to accept gifts, I'd go with a thank-you card with a note about how you appreciate how he/she helped you. It is personal, heartfelt and a thank-you is always appreciated.

[JBR]

Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut.. (the company, not the person)

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by JBR

Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut.. (the company, not the person)

Unless the OP is thanking a woman or has homosexual designs on the man he is thanking... not appropriate.

[Barnet Flame]

If another dude gave me chocolates, I could live with that.

I really like chocolate.

[Nammer403]

chocolates or edible arrangements

[MoneyGuy]

If it's a man, get him a gently used Sherman tank or a time machine. What guy wouldn't enjoy those?

[justkidding]

A basket of mini muffins!