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Male manager leaving gift ideas

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Giftideass · 06/07/2026 18:13

Please I’m really struggling to find some
Gifts for my male line manager. He’s in his 40’s. Made redundant. I’m getting a nice bottle of wine but need other things to add to the collection. Please help. He’s been so lovely to me.

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MasterBeth · 06/07/2026 18:53

Fimofriend · 06/07/2026 18:27

Box of chocolates or artisan liquorice
Flowers
Something to do with one of his interests or hobbies.
Gardening: A Gardena trowel and some flower seeds.
Biking: A good water bottle
Trekking: a map of walking routes

Liquorice?

She said she liked him!

Ibi · 06/07/2026 18:52

If he’s a lovely guy, don’t give him something embarrassing or some crap he’s going to throw away. What’s the budget?

1985goingbackagain · 06/07/2026 18:52

A restaurant gift card?

maslinpan · 06/07/2026 18:52

Ignore your stupid colleagues, the guy is being made redundant and he's been nice to you, get him a decent present.

Giftideass · 06/07/2026 18:51

He is literally the nicest guy I have ever met. He’s so fair and considerate. I want him to leave with a smile on his face and know he was respected

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Giftideass · 06/07/2026 18:50

My colleagues are saying the only criteria is to make the gifts as embarrassing as possible so he has to carry it on the bus and when he opens it in front of everyone! Not weird embarrassing but like I think they mean cringe. Like massive bouquet of flowers, balloons. What else can I add?

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Blingismything · 06/07/2026 18:37

John Lewis gift card.

RubyFatball · 06/07/2026 18:36

A one for all gift card

Giftideass · 06/07/2026 18:35

Honestly I don’t know much about him which is sad. He’s very private

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Fimofriend · 06/07/2026 18:27

Box of chocolates or artisan liquorice
Flowers
Something to do with one of his interests or hobbies.
Gardening: A Gardena trowel and some flower seeds.
Biking: A good water bottle
Trekking: a map of walking routes

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