definitely acceptable. Try to determine what needs they have, and buy the most appropriate gift that you can find that fits within those parameters. As the idea is to buy a small gift, this may not always be possible, but it will dOne of the most interesting traditions in some offices is that of Secret Santa. The original idea was to allow gift-giving without causing the giver to go broke; by giving a present to one person, you symbolically give it to everyone that works there. The basic idea is that you pick another employee’s name at random, and then purchase that person a small, inexpensive gift which is then dispersed at or slightly before Christmas. Although it can be fun, there are some guidelines that should be followed.

Try to stick to a small amount; for even close workers, a few pounds is acceptable. The idea is to show that you like and respect the person; a small gift is all that is required to demonstrate this. Anything more expensive is actually almost offensive, as it demonstrates too great an affection.

If possible, try to find a gift that the person can use. If they do a lot of yard work, gloves or a trowel are definitely acceptable. Try to determine what needs they have, and buy the most appropriate gift that you can find that fits within those parameters. As the idea is to buy a small gift, this may not always be possible, but it will de

ne that works there. The basic idea is that you pick another employee’s name at random, and then purchase that person a small, inexpensive gift which is then dispersed at or slightly before Christmas. Although it can be fun, there are some guidelines that should be followed.

Try to stick to a small amount; for even close workers, a few pounds is acceptable. The idea is to show that you like and respect the person; a small gift is all that is required to demonstrate this. Anything more expensive is actually almost offensive, as it demonstrates too great an affection.

If possible, try to find a gift that the person can use. If they do a lot of yard work, gloves or a trowel are definitely acceptable. Try to determine what needs they have, and buy the most appropriate gift that you can find that fits within those parameters. As the idea is to buy a small gift, this may not always be possible, but it will d

re some guidelines that should be followed.

Try to stick to a small amount; for even close workers, a few pounds is acceptable. The idea is to show that you like and respect the person; a small gift is all that is required to demonstrate this. Anything more expensive is actually almost offensive, as it demonstrates too great an affection.

If possible, try to find a gift that the person can use. If they do a lot of yard work, gloves or a trowel are definitely acceptable. Try to determine what needs they have, and buy the most appropriate gift that you can find that fits within those parameters. As the idea is to buy a small gift, this may not always be possible, but it will d

demonstrate this. Anything more expensive is actually almost offensive, as it demonstrates too great an affection.

If possible, try to find a gift that the person can use. If they do a lot of yard work, gloves or a trowel are definitely acceptable. Try to determine what needs they have, and buy the most appropriate gift that you can find that fits within those parameters. As the idea is to buy a small gift, this may not always be possible, but it will d

definitely acceptable. Try to determine what needs they have, and buy the most appropriate gift that you can find that fits within those parameters. As the idea is to buy a small gift, this may not always be possible, but it will definitely be appreciated. It should be noted that food (especially candy) is also acceptable, as are small pieces of jewelry.

A humorous gift is another possibility. If you can be ironic when you choose the gift, so much the better. A classic is buying a teen-age boy a toy car, but there are other options. You can also apply scatological humor; a number of whoopee cushions and noise-makers are bought at this time of year for Secret Santa gifts. Do try to keep it tasteful, however.

Try at all costs to avoid gifts that are rude, intimate, or just tasteless. As the gift will be given in public, gifts that would be better given in private should be avoided. If you feel the gift must be given, then give it in private as a special, personal gift. However, gifts that require intimate knowledge or imply some relationship that doesn’t exist, or are on the limits of taste should definitely be avoided. In essence,