Secret Santa Suggestion

SteakandKidney

Secret Santa has been organised in the office this year. About 14 of us in our section. It has been suggested by one of girls in the office. Anyhow I picked out the girl in question and am stumped for ideas. There are 4 ladies in the office and I know her the least. Added to that she is eastern European and whilst I would get on with her I would not be happy buying a slightly rudish present in case the whole explanation gets lost in translation. All I see are silly novelty mugs online and as I said I don't feel confident buying her a stress penis funny as I think it is

Any thoughts?

D0NNELLY

What's the budget?

SteakandKidney

D0NNELLY wrote:

What's the budget?

Officially a tenner, but it its a gooden I will stretch

The flying mouse

This was posted a few days ago here...its not a secret.

Surreptitious

Lipstick or lip balm for less than 15 euros. Get a nude or red colour depending on her appearance.

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One of those small soap and glory kits from boots? About 14 euro

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

Get her something really nice & thoughtful. You'll be popular in the office and everyone will remark then that you're such a nice guy. That's what's great about these Secret Santa's. You can show off your creativity, and connect with your colleagues, without spending a fortune.

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Dunno how to post direct but here ya go,
Under a tenner and a great gift for any office worker.

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Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

Get her something really nice & thoughtful. You'll be popular in the office and everyone will remark then that you're such a nice guy. That's what's great about these Secret Santa's. You can show off your creativity, and connect with your colleagues, without spending a fortune.

What are you getting me then?

VandC

Does she keep photos on her desk? If so, maybe a photo frame?
Or a desktop calendar if she uses them.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

LexieOnRale wrote: »

What are you getting me then?

Gotcha socks.

SteakandKidney

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote:

Get her something really nice & thoughtful. You'll be popular in the office and everyone will remark then that you're such a nice guy. That's what's great about these Secret Santa's. You can show off your creativity, and connect with your colleagues, without spending a fortune.

I have worked there 5 years so they know me well enough to know what a fantastic guy I am☺.
I am leaving in six months unbeknownst to them so I am tempted to go down the rude route but the individual in question gives me the impression that she could react badly if I cross a line. Safe and caring just seems a tad boring

Day Lewin

Hand mirror with pretty frame. Arty candle in pot. Gloves. Skipping rope. Poster or print of a picture that is nice but playful. Novelty apron. Christmassy hat.

whoopsadoodles

Surreptitious wrote: »

Lipstick or lip balm for less than 15 euros. Get a nude or red colour depending on her appearance.

Noooo!

Don't ever buy someone you don't know make up! People are very particular about that kind of thing. If I got lipstick it'd be a waste of money as I don't wear it.

What's the general theme of the SS? Is everyone mostly going jokey or thoughtful?

bee06

LexieOnRale wrote: »

One of those small soap and glory kits from boots? About 14 euro

This is what I got my Secret Santa person!

Nice chocolates would be another idea if she likes chocolate.

OP, don't go down the rude present route. It's a waste of money and even if she gets the "joke" it's still a crap present.

Surreptitious

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

Noooo!

Don't ever buy someone you don't know make up! People are very particular about that kind of thing. If I got lipstick it'd be a waste of money as I don't wear it.

What's the general theme of the SS? Is everyone mostly going jokey or thoughtful?

I thought all women loved lippie. Box of smelly stuff in Boots so is the best bet. Who doesn't like washing after all.

bee06

Surreptitious wrote: »

I thought all women loved lippie. Box of smelly stuff in Boots so is the best bet. Who doesn't like washing after all.

I'm allergic to lipstick so not me!

Prime Irish Beef

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

Noooo!

Don't ever buy someone you don't know make up! People are very particular about that kind of thing. If I got lipstick it'd be a waste of money as I don't wear it.

What's the general theme of the SS? Is everyone mostly going jokey or thoughtful?

Seconding this.

I always tell people if they plan on getting me presents, please do not buy me makeup. Makeup is so personal. Most people have a brand and only use certain products and certain shades of those products.

I am a lippie fan though.

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Yeah if someone gave me lipstick I'd be like wtf. I can't even choose a colour for myself.