What to give the boss for her birthday?

Choosing a birthday present is not an easy task in and of itself. If the task is to congratulate a woman leader, it becomes a hundredfold more difficult. What can and cannot be gifted to a female boss?

When choosing a gift for a woman leader, it is important to strike a balance between these two of her "hypostases". On the one hand, the gift should emphasize the professionalism and leadership position of the birthday girl. on the other, one must not forget that she is a woman. A present that will emphasize her professional dignity will be ideal, but at the same time it will be refined and thoughtful.

It is also important who the gift is from. If a present is given from a specific person personally, then it can be a more sincere and less expensive gift. Collective gifts are usually more expensive and impressive in value. The nature of the holiday is also important.

A gift should correspond to the tastes and personality of the person being gifted; this is one of the most important rules of etiquette. Only in this case it will become pleasant and will not look like a present "for show".

It is worth noting immediately the gifts that should not be presented to the boss. First of all, these are very personal items.

• Even if the relationship with the management is warm and friendly, it is inappropriate to donate linen, bedding, clothes, shoes. Perfume and cosmetics are also a personal gift, in addition, you can not guess with taste, but a gift certificate for them to a brand store is a valid present.
• Gifts that are too expensive - another taboo. Expensive household appliances and jewelry can be perceived ambiguously. Giving money to a manager is bad taste and a violation of etiquette.
• It is not customary for a woman leader to give leather folders, paperweights, business card holders, strict and laconic stationery. It is believed that these are gifts for men, they emphasize toughness and masculinity.
• Finally, the gift should not be offensive or "suggestive". Each woman may have her own list of such gifts. For example, the team decided to present the boss with a certificate for a consultation with a stylist and shopping support.

Let's consider some successful options when the team knows quite well the tastes and interests of the management.

• If your leader is a person of intellectual work, then books can be a nice gift. Of course, they should be chosen taking into account the interests of the person being gifted. Publications on time management, business, management will be relevant. If you know that the boss gravitates towards a particular genre of literature or is a fan of the work of a certain writer, donate these particular books. The book as a gift should be in a hard and colorful cover, it is better that it was a gift edition. Well, if you manage to get the author's autograph, for his admirer the autographed book will become an invaluable gift.
• If the manager often goes on business trips or travels, a set of travel accessories will definitely not be superfluous. Opt for a light, medium-sized suitcase, complement it with a small bag and cosmetic bag in the same style.
• If the manager often takes a laptop with him, then a bag for carrying it will be an excellent present. A respectable leather model or a bright accessory - it's up to you to decide, taking into account the tastes and characteristics of the boss's position.
• For a woman motorist you can present useful gadgets for her four-wheeled friend: radar detectors, navigators, mobile phone holders and special headphones for motorists, a thermal bag, a thermo mug.

If you don't know the tastes of your manager so well, then a day planner or a planner, office supplies can be considered a win-win option.

• Contrary to popular belief, a watch is a pleasant and appropriate gift.... Given to the leader, it symbolizes how valuable and precious his time is. A woman can be presented with a stylish wristwatch in a classic design, then the accessory can be combined with most outfits.
• This group of gifts includes decorative paintings and panels. Choosing what they will be is quite simple - take into account the direction of your company and the style of the boss's office. It is better for the head of a large organization or government institution to present paintings in the classical framework. Let it be a landscape or unobtrusive geometry. If the company is more dynamic, and the executive's office is less formal, abstraction, panels and posters in pop art style, advertising banners, etc. will do.
• If you don’t know what is interesting to your leader, a good gift can be Gift certificates, for example, for massages, bath programs, spa treatments. You can donate a certificate to a cosmetics and perfumery store.
• In a small female team, where a rather warm relationship has developed, it will be appropriate accessories - an expensive cashmere stole, down or silk scarf.
• A business and practical leader can be given certificate to an electronics store, household appliances.
• Tickets will almost always be appropriate. This can be a visit to a business presentation, a master class, or tickets to a theater, cinema, or a concert. According to etiquette, a couple of tickets should be given by putting them in an envelope.

Gifts are also divided by age. What the young boss likes can be useless and even offensive to the boss of the older generation. A young woman can and should be given gift certificates for spa treatments, active weekends, in cosmetics and perfume stores. It is better for an older woman to give tea sets, certificates for massage, household appliances.

The director, like any other person, is pleased to know that they were preparing for his birthday. This is why a surprise and a creative gift is always a pleasure.

When it comes to gifts for leadership, you can hardly speak of a handmade gift as the main option. However, homemade gifts are a manifestation of special respect and warm feelings for the leader. Such congratulations are pleasant to any person. Homemade gifts can be an addition to the main gift.

• Take care of the festive decoration of your office - balloons, streamers, garlands, flowers will immediately create a festive mood and will maintain it for several days after the holiday.
• Hang your homemade congratulation newspaper in your decorated office. It can be performed in the form of a postcard, where each member of the team will write a congratulation, a production report, a holiday magazine or a lightning telegram. If the newspaper is made with soul and supplemented with photographs, the boss is likely to keep it for years to come. This means that the gift will warm the soul and cheer up the person for more than one year.
• You can approach the issue of congratulations even more creatively and organize a mini-concert for the leader... Pick up songs, poems and congratulations, the main thing is to avoid offensive and inept parodies, vulgar jokes with dressing up, etc.
• Another unusual way to congratulate is a culinary competition. If time and place permit, you can arrange a culinary battle - each member of the team brings or prepares a dish for the birthday girl. Then the cooked is judged and tasted.

If your boss spends a lot of time at her desk, then you can present her with an office massage chair as a gift. This pleasure is not cheap, but if the team is large enough, then the amount for each of its members will be lifting.

• By the way, an ordinary office chair can also be a pleasant and useful gift. Choose modern models where almost every element is regulated. Pay attention to the shape and material of the chair. For the head, it is recommended to choose more massive models upholstered in leather. By doing this, you will emphasize the status of the boss and show your respect.
• The next gift will also make the manager's stay in his office more enjoyable, give a moment of relaxation - table office fountain... It can be made in the form of not only a fountain, but also a miniature waterfall or water mill. In any case, the sound and sight of pouring water soothes, and thanks to its stylish look, such a thing will surely find a worthy place in the boss's office.
• Beautiful table lamp will also delight the leader, and will allow the team to demonstrate care for the boss. For classic cabinets, you can choose lamps stylized as antique: massive sizes, with brass or bronze elements. If the workplace of the management is designed in the style of minimalism, then the lamp should be chosen as practical and simple as possible. For creative natures, you can even find a levitating lamp.
• Another creative option is caskets. You can choose leather or wood for storing documents or banknotes.

Again, the present should be in the best interests of the woman. If you see that she almost does not wear jewelry, perhaps she is indifferent to them, and the box will be useless. If the choice fell on her, it is better to in one way or another put an inscription, congratulation or the date of a festive event on the gift.

• It is believed that sweets are one of the most commonplace gifts. However, this is not so - it is enough to pay more attention to the choice of a gift and turn on imagination to make it truly valuable. A set of exclusive sweets from an eminent pastry chef, a large cake, the appearance of which immediately makes it clear who it is intended for, a composition of sweets - all this can become a memorable present.
• If your team has lunch tea gatherings, then an original gift can be samovar, tea set or just a cup with unusual inscription and pattern... And to make the gift more harmonious, pack it in a box, adding tea and long-stored sweets (jam, preserves).
• If your boss is in a hurry to go to fitness after work, you can purchase subscription to this club (you just need to find out in advance if she already has an annual subscription or the person plans to change the club in the near future). The boss can be presented with a practical gym bag, a shaker or water bottles, a gymnastic mat. Certificates for sportswear and footwear stores will also be relevant.
• If your boss is a lover of outdoor activities, give her an unforgettable weekend. it could be a tour of the nearest cities, a certificate for a parachute jump, rope training, paintball.
• Almost every modern person leading an active lifestyle of a city dweller will be pleased to spend a quiet weekend outside the city. Bathhouse, nature walks, leisurely rest - if you organize such a pastime for the boss, she will be grateful.
• They are very popular today quests... They can be based on books and films, scary, detective - in any case, the gift will bring vivid emotions.

A girl or a woman, regardless of age, is always pleased to receive flowers and cards. They can be either a stand-alone gift or complement the main gift.

Flowers are always a good addition to a gift. for woman.

• Classic version - roses, chrysanthemums. As a rule, executives are presented with mono bouquets.
• Orchids will help to emphasize the high position of a woman. But it is better to refuse wildflowers.
• The color palette is beige, pastel shades. Snow-white compositions, as well as rich reds, are best avoided. The high position is personified by flowers of yellow and orange shades.
• As for the shape of the bouquet, it is better to choose the traditional round or semicircular. Arrangements in baskets or hatboxes are also fine, but figurines made of flowers in the form of bears and bunnies are hardly.
• Flowers can be donated from different departments or present a great composition from the whole team. Take care of where the bouquet will be placed in advance. A good idea - a bouquet in a basket with a floral sponge, it does not require a vase and looks luxurious.
• If we talk about the rules of etiquette, then potted plants it is customary to give exclusively to close women. However, if you know that one of the boss's hobbies is floriculture, you can safely donate plants in a pot. In this case, it will not be difficult to find out which flower is missing in the florist's collection.

Be sure to attach a postcard to the gift.Those products that were popular 5-10 years ago, today, few people enjoy. Attach a handmade postcard, it will allow you to demonstrate special respect, it will show how carefully you prepared for the congratulations. Popular and original are "living postcards", for example, a life size doll of a Teddy bear. The character will congratulate the birthday girl, read a poem, joke and cheer up.

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