Office gift giving is a minefield. Here's how to navigate it without losing your mind or your job.
The standard office gift options — a box of chocolates, a potted plant, a gift card to somewhere generic — exist precisely because they offend no one. They also delight no one. They are the gift equivalent of a firm handshake.
The Problem With Office Gift Etiquette
Office gift etiquette tells you to keep it safe, keep it neutral, keep it appropriate. And so everyone ends up giving and receiving gifts that say absolutely nothing about anyone. Which is fine, technically. But it's also a missed opportunity.
What To Give Instead
Give something that acknowledges the shared reality of office life. The meetings that should have been emails. The Slack messages that arrive at 4:58pm on a Friday. The mandatory fun of team-building exercises. These are universal experiences. Gifts that reference them aren't offensive — they're relatable.
Our Office Gift Picks
This Meeting Is A Hostage Situation Mug — For anyone who has ever sat in a conference room watching the clock.
Just Fuck Off And Go Away Mug — For anyone with an open-plan office and no door to close.
Everything Is Fine Mug — For anyone who has ever had to say those words and mean the opposite.
Powered By Caffeine Mug — For anyone keeping themselves alive on coffee and spite.
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