Gift For Male Colleagues

[MiG16]

Im looking at advice on buying small gifts for male colleagues...not for any specific occasion like birthday or farewell or any such thing. kinda like when you are visiting another office in another location and want to take small little gifts for those you work with but have never met

what would be appropriate?

its quite easy to think of options for girls...the list goes on and on

but when it comes to male I have a bit more difficulty

thanks for any ideas

would help if they are not big bulky items

[sting01]

Necktie is a normal gift in western country. Neutral by all aspect. And eventually can be cheap price too.

As you are thai, totally forbid the usual symbolisation of phallus, people with a narrow mind as I would be prompt to get wronmg ideas.

If you work in a field implying caculation, an abacus can also be great, it will give some exotic touch to your gift and allow those who will get it a souvenir for later.

[steveromagnino]

Necktie is a normal gift in western country. Neutral by all aspect. And eventually can be cheap price too.

As you are thai, totally forbid the usual symbolisation of phallus, people with a narrow mind as I would be prompt to get wronmg ideas.

If you work in a field implying caculation, an abacus can also be great, it will give some exotic touch to your gift and allow those who will get it a souvenir for later.

set of cufflinks

nice pen/writing set

tie (although personal taste can be a problem)

nice food item e.g. box of chocolates

if you know they drink (and ONLY then) a bottle of nice wine or spirits

[MiG16]

hmmm I did think about neckties, but kinda was not sure if thats a bit personal? so its not?

the pen thing is also pretty good idea easy to pack as well

chocolates...usually always works I suppose....but being the chocaholic that I am, its almost impossible for me to give away chocolates

anyway, thanks for the ideas....keep them coming please

[GuestHouse]

Only this weekend I went out and bought a pile of Calanders (views of Rome - not girls with the kit off) to be distributed in our Thai office when I visit next month.

I'll also be picking up a couple of bottles of Scoth at the airport (which I expect to be ruined by being diluted with soda).

[sting01]

Necktie because :

You stated you were thai, also I did noticed your english is not the usual thai english (comparable to my french english) but seems to be more classy, by so I assume you got a western education (probabilly in a western country), and you must have a goo hierachicall rank inside your firm. By so the necktie is fairly traditional. As alcohol can be in my region (half of the population do alcohol, the other half drink it lol).

Anyone interresting to buy 40 liters of prune marc at 60degree (JOKE)

[phazey]

Booze.

[leftcross]

booze and a pie mag

[MiG16]

hmmm booze....maybe a good idea afterall office party to welcome myself

calendar...hmmmm considering new year's is around the corner....maybe with some thai landmarks not bad not bad...might have to go hunting...oops..shopping

thanks boys....well I hope no ladies were here and got offended sure I believe in feminism

guesthouse...scotch from italy? whatever happened to good old chianti?

sighhhhh @ the thoughts of Rome. was my first ever visit to Europe and I fell in love...........

[cooL_guY_corY]

sang som ! a heart warming and enchanting gift.

[MiG16]

hahaha sangsom...hmmmm

gotta think about that one

[msZee]

I gave my colleague a bookmark since he simply hates books. It did wonders.

[BKK90210]

I’m working with a small army of men in my company and these are some I’ve seen so far…….

Desktop punching bag

Cd - musics or movies

Mouse pad w/ a joke writing on it

Swiss army pocket knife

Key change w/ built-in nightlite

coffee mug

Smal/pocket appointment book w/ good built-in calendar

Small bottle opener

Money clip

Small note pad

Edited October 27, 2006 by BKK90210

[MiG16]

these are all some good ideas thankyou

now my problem is not sure which of these to take hehehe

[listenup]

Thats easy (If the men are Thai)!

Football shirt: Liverpool, Chelsea or Man U

[MiG16]

no they arent thai.....2 philippino and one german

all the girls are philippinos too, but I have no problem deciding what to get them

and OI!! why would i buy ManU or Chelsea!!grrrr!!

Go Gunners Go Gunners!!

[MiG16]

just thought Id mention that I took some nice pens for the male colleagues, together with some chocolates (really nice venezuelan chocolate, and they all seem to love it!)

so thanks all for the input and ideas. will also be handy for many other occasions

[Amethyst]

Get him a new neck ties lol

[Amethyst]

together with some chocolates (really nice venezuelan chocolate, and they all seem to love it!)

If he smokes add in a few sticks of Cuban cigars too lol

[Acquiesce]

Tytus, please tell me you dont realy drive around in that ridiculus looking car in your avator.

[Amethyst]

Tytus, please tell me you dont realy drive around in that ridiculus looking car in your avator

Yes i do wanna go for a cruise ? Let me know lol Nice tattoos is that really you ?

Edited March 9, 2007 by tytus

[Ijustwannateach]

If they are English-speakers or Europeans, you should find out if they drink first... but if they are Thais or other Asians, I think a gift of alcohol is appreciated whether or not they will use it for themselves- if they don't drink they'll just pass it on to someone who does.

[Prakanong]

no they arent thai.....2 philippino and one german

all the girls are philippinos too, but I have no problem deciding what to get them

and OI!! why would i buy ManU or Chelsea!!grrrr!!

Go Gunners Go Gunners!!

What do you get the Filipino girls?

My boss in Filipino as are 4 other Dr's i work with as well as research nurses.

Karaoke machine is not an option ;-)