To be having buyers remorse for gifts for office employees

[TowerRavenSeven]

I work in a non profit charity office, was hired a little over two months ago. The company is progressive and really tries to cut down on waste, plastic, etc. There are 12 of us, ranging from 22 - 50 for context.

I got for each one of my co-workers a roll (cut to size) beeswax fabric that you use instead of plastic wrap on bowls, etc. I use it and haven’t used plastic wrap in a year, and it really does a good job and you just wipe it clean between uses. It has a decorative label explaining what it is and how to use it, the fabrics are solid red, green and navy. Each one was about £12.

I’m now rethinking this gift. Would you think this an odd gift? It’s either this or nice chocolates. I use mine all the time and would think maybe it’s something that would be handy but you wouldn’t buy yourself so would be a good gift (Or at least not an awful gift)

Yabu = You’d think this gift odd
Yanbu = You’d think this gift a bit unconventional but a nice idea

On the app so can't see the voting but YANBU lovely idea

great idea - I have these and they're brilliant

Really thoughtful and both imaginative and practical. Well done you.

No voting option here for me but I’d think it’s a nice gift.

I’d love to receive that.

I have been thinking about buying these, however quite pricey for a fad. So would love the chance to try before spending a fortune on a pack with different sizes, making my own or realising that they do not last 5 minutes.

I'd love that. in fact, if you have any left over I'm sure I could help you dispose of them...

It’s what I’ve bought my secret Santa this year.

I think its a lovely gift and one if thise things a lot of people wont buy themselves elves. Make sure they know how to use it and perhaps suggest that if they don't use it, they pass it onto someone else .

£144 on work colleagues is a bit much?

I would be pleasantly intrigued and it would probably give me the push I needed to start using something like this instead of just chucking cling film in the trolley in Tesco. So I think it's a great idea (can't see the voting button).

I’d perhaps find it a little strange, but it’s something I’d be interested in trying anyway so I’d quite like it. You could always add a couple of little chocolates if you’re worried.

@purplelila2
£144 on work colleagues is a bit much?

sure! with you there!

I think it is a great gift (as long as none of them are vegan, because if the wax), but too expensive for all of your work colleagues. Gifts are supposed to be even unless you are their boss, and they won't all want to spend £12 on you.

@purplelila2
£144 on work colleagues is a bit much?

sure! with you there!

Yes a bit odd, but I'm a practical person and would never buy and like to give these a go.

Really depends on your audience, but it's a gift with rwally thoughtful intentions, go for it with confidence that everyone will love it and they more than likely will!

I'd think it was a great gift. And I'd be glad someone had bought it for me as I;ve heard about it for years but not seen it for sale anywhere.

You’ve spent £132 on gifts for co-workers you’ve known for two months?

Why?

Sorry not sure what happened to the voting button - I’m sure user error!

I personally probably wouldn't use it as don't really use clingfilm and being gluten free don't have sandwiches, but would probably use it for dd's lunches. I personally probably wouldn't spend quite as much on a co-worker but wouldn't think you odd for giving that gift.

From what I’ve seen this seems to be the price range people are going to spend. Although if I got it I would think it probably cost less.

Brilliant gift! I really want some, and will get some after Christmas.

I'd be really pleased with that as a gift as I really want to try it.

Just use a saucer or small plate that you already own to cover pots and whatnot in the fridge . I have not bought plastic wrap for years.

To preachy for me. I just bought chocolate Santa's and shortbread for my staff.