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What do I get for someone I don't know?!

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cecil2090 · 04/12/2023 16:32

Our office are doing a secret Santa this year, I'm on mat leave but was asked if I wanted to join in still which I thought might be nice.
I have ended up with someone that I have never met! It's a lady who WFH as she lives 100 miles from the office (we have a few people who WFH) but she started just after I went on mat leave.
No one really knows her, I've even asked the boss and she didn't know - she just said that we're doing funny presents this year which I hate.
Do I just play it safe and get a candle socks etc... or is that a rubbish gift? I think she's in her late 20s.
Does anyone have any ideas please?!

Thank you!

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sugarandsweetener · 04/12/2023 16:34

oh that sort of takes the fun out of it! i love our team christmas lunch where someone hands them all out (only 8 of us… a good strong team with no nonsense or drama).

As for what to get her… does anyone have any relationship with her?

Otherwise i’d get her a candle

what the max?

idontlikealdi · 04/12/2023 16:34

And that's why I don't do it!

sugarandsweetener · 04/12/2023 16:35

no one will know if you don’t get a funny gift op

dhxxx · 04/12/2023 16:38

I'd either go for a 'funny' mug, sometimes you can get them relating to your type of job (I.e spreadsheet humour for office workers). Or just go for a normal generic present - M&S do water bottles with initials on which is my go to secret Santa present since everyone can make use of it and it's kinda personal!

asplashofmilk · 04/12/2023 16:41

White Company is your friend for this type of thing. Nice and totally neutral in every sense of the word.

sugarandsweetener · 04/12/2023 16:43

asplashofmilk · 04/12/2023 16:41

White Company is your friend for this type of thing. Nice and totally neutral in every sense of the word.

not if budget is a fiver

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 04/12/2023 16:45

Bit unfair to get someone who is 100 miles away if that means YOU have to pay the postage on top of the secret santa gift

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cecil2090 · 04/12/2023 16:46

We have a Xmas lunch in a couple of days where everyone gives their gifts, not sure if we're opening them or not (I know I've left it late - I completely forgot!)
It's only £10 max so nothing big.
I like the idea of the water bottle. I'm heading out tomorrow so will have a look at those.
I guess I'll try and find a nice candle?
No one really knows her, my best bet was our boss but even she didn't know!

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cecil2090 · 04/12/2023 16:47

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 04/12/2023 16:45

Bit unfair to get someone who is 100 miles away if that means YOU have to pay the postage on top of the secret santa gift

Sorry I should have said, she is coming down for the Xmas lunch, which will be the only time I'd have met her!

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43ontherocksporfavor · 04/12/2023 16:48

Travelling 100 miles for a Christmas do?? I hope it’s paid for by the company.
Maybe a petrol voucher!😂

sugarandsweetener · 04/12/2023 16:51

cecil2090 · 04/12/2023 16:46

We have a Xmas lunch in a couple of days where everyone gives their gifts, not sure if we're opening them or not (I know I've left it late - I completely forgot!)
It's only £10 max so nothing big.
I like the idea of the water bottle. I'm heading out tomorrow so will have a look at those.
I guess I'll try and find a nice candle?
No one really knows her, my best bet was our boss but even she didn't know!

her own line manager doesn’t know her?

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