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Post by gorgeouskid on Nov 12, 2015 2:43:18 GMT
I have a new job (!) and my partner in a group of five is a man. I've been working with him for the past 15 years, but now much more closely. He is awesome and we are a great team.
He's fashionable and dresses very well. I follow him on pinterest, and he's been posting Polyvore outfits. I'd like to get him a nice cardigan, but that seems a bit odd to get a co-worker (male or not.)
His wife is also a co-worker of 20+ years and a great friend. I'll get her something nice, ooh- maybe a coordinating sweater... so it won't seem so weird.
A bottle of Makers is boring, but he'd like that as well.
So cardigan? Or too intimate?
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 12, 2015 2:46:14 GMT
I'd say Makers or a nice scarf. You could get his wife one as well.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 2:50:21 GMT
To me, clothing is too intimate, but an accessory like a scarf would be less intimate but still nice.
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Post by happymomma on Nov 12, 2015 2:59:47 GMT
I think a cardigan would be a nice gift, since you obviously know his style. Boxers? Too intimate. But in my opinion a sweater would be fine, especially given the fact that you know both he and his wife quite well.
I think you should give him a gift that makes you feel happy to have given it to him.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 12, 2015 3:12:51 GMT
makers. More professional. Buying clothes for a male coworker who is not a relative--nope!
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Post by jamielynn on Nov 12, 2015 3:16:03 GMT
This has zero value but I'm still digesting that you have a mle coworker with Pinterest ...., who pins clothes.
That must be regional ... I don't know any men with Pinterest. Most I know wouldn't even know what it is. My husband thinks it's an online recipe book.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Nov 12, 2015 4:16:06 GMT
This has zero value but I'm still digesting that you have a mle coworker with Pinterest ...., who pins clothes. That must be regional ... I don't know any men with Pinterest. Most I know wouldn't even know what it is. My husband thinks it's an online recipe book. I suppose I might be guilty of getting him hooked on the Pin... I invited him to collaborate on an interest board for our group. His wife is a big pinner as well. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 12, 2015 4:25:51 GMT
This has zero value but I'm still digesting that you have a mle coworker with Pinterest ...., who pins clothes. That must be regional ... I don't know any men with Pinterest. Most I know wouldn't even know what it is. My husband thinks it's an online recipe book. My brother uses it a little, mostly for recipes. He likes to bake. |
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Post by M in Carolina on Nov 12, 2015 4:27:36 GMT
I know a lot of men on Pinterest.
I normally would not suggest clothes for a coworker, but you've known them for so long. My reason for not suggesting clothing would be because you have to know their taste to choose something they'd actually like.
Companies give employees and clients tee shirts, polo shirts, golf jackets, etc. all the time.
Dh wears t shirts he's gotten from vendors, clients, and his employers all the time. He rarely has to buy t shirts because he's been given so many. He only buys under shirts and soft wash tees that he wears as pajamas.
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Post by happymomma on Nov 12, 2015 5:23:17 GMT
This has zero value but I'm still digesting that you have a mle coworker with Pinterest ...., who pins clothes. That must be regional ... I don't know any men with Pinterest. Most I know wouldn't even know what it is. My husband thinks it's an online recipe book. My husband uses Pinterest! I showed it to him long ago when we were looking for ideas for tattoos. He also looks at projects for around the house on there. And motorcycle stuff. LOL I was talking to him on the phone the other night and asking him about a little project I want to do; figuring out a way to display my rock collection without taking up floor space. He was at his house and said, "I'm checking Pinterest on the iPad right now." I will admit though, he is the only guy I know who uses it. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Nov 12, 2015 12:14:25 GMT
I got my nephew and my brother on pinterest. My brother does wood working as a hobby. My nephew makes custom furniture .
So they both find it useful to keep inspiration and ideas.
That said.. back to the OP, I think a sweater is a bit too personal, but if you know the wife and she would not think it is odd I would say go for it.
If you know the wife well you could say.. I saw this sweater the other day and it had your hubby's name all over it. I thought it might be odd to buy it for him.. would you find it strange?
Gauge her reaction
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Post by Scrapbrat on Nov 12, 2015 13:27:50 GMT
TBH, I think it's best to get male co-workers food or food-related gifts. I know how stupid that sounds, but that's my general rule. I do think a cardigan, and even a scarf, is too intimate a gift in this situation. Since you know he likes Makers, I'd go that route.
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Post by littlemama on Nov 12, 2015 13:47:47 GMT
I would not buy clothing for a coworker.
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Post by penguin on Nov 12, 2015 15:06:57 GMT
I wouldn't buy clothing for a male co-worker. I bought a male co-worker a book on classic cars last year and that went over well.
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Post by gillyp on Nov 12, 2015 15:13:57 GMT
I was the designated gift buyer for my husband's co-workers each Christmas and even though he had worked with them for years I wouldn't have felt it appropriate to give clothing.
As you intend buying for them both, how about a joint present? A plant, a special food/drinks hamper, cinema tickets??
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 15:21:13 GMT
Get him a nice pen and pencil set. Everybody loves a good pen. Make sure you get refills.
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Post by cropduster on Nov 12, 2015 15:52:52 GMT
I was thinking maybe a tie? But that might seem intimate too. I feel that getting matching cardigans for both he and his wife would be okay. Do you plan on giving the gifts to them when they are together? They will probably get a kick out of getting matching cardigans. Otherwise, scarfs or a food/drink item would be an appropriate gift.
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Post by zztop11 on Nov 12, 2015 15:54:19 GMT
How about a pair of nice leather gloves?
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Post by Darcy Collins on Nov 12, 2015 16:25:39 GMT
No to the cardigan, and a coordinating sweater for the wife doesn't make it better.
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Post by padresfan619 on Nov 12, 2015 16:34:15 GMT
I would say no to the coordinating cardigan for the wife, but only because the thought of being matchy matchy with my husband makes me cringe. If we both end up in a similar color scheme the person who got dressed last has to change.
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Post by annabella on Nov 12, 2015 16:34:22 GMT
His wife might not like you buying clothes for him.
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Post by malibou on Nov 12, 2015 17:41:46 GMT
Do you see each other outside of work?
I don't have an issue with a sweater for him, because you have known each other for so long.
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Post by mrssmith on Nov 12, 2015 19:50:25 GMT
I'd go with the Makers & maybe some food-related item they can enjoy together. I think matching sweaters would be weird personally. I wouldn't buy that for couple friends that we have and I can't imagine my DH and I receiving that from a friend either.
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