So last year I made the mistake of buying literally everyone gifts at work. I'll be honest, without being hounded by my next line... we are a small close bunch at work so I was expecting a small gesture from a few but didn't.
I didn't spend loads, just stocking filler type gifts. I spent quite a bit on my work bestie who didn't get me anything, I don't give to receive but I made effort on her birthday too because I wanted to however it was my birthday a month after hers and I didn't get anything. This year I've decided I'm not going mad again which DH agreed and was quite annoyed at my gestures/spending money. However, what if I do get something from someone and Ive got them nothing?! I know they didn't care about that last year but I'd feel awkward so do I buy a few gifts, take them in work and if someone gives me something I'll write their name on the tag and pretend I got them something? Aswell for my work 'bestie' I wasn't going to get anything like last year and just give her a cheapy if she gives me something.
is that the best thing to do? I know this is so trivial but I feel like I get presents/gestures really wrong as I enjoy buying gifts a Xmas so can go overboard.
DH suggested a big box of biscuits and let everyone help themselves...? What do you guys think?