Worst Corporate Gift Idea

Worst Corporate Gift IdeaThe worst wedding gift of all time may be toasters.You know that very well, right? But what is theworst corporate gift? Donot know the answer? Well,you may need to read on this article so that youwould save yourself from shame and save therecipient from curl eyebrows.The useless item. Clueless on the interest of yourboss or your client (suppose the recipient is amale), you head on several stores featuring\"items that men like.\" After several minutes you

finally grab the best item you could ever find:the most expensive boxing gloves! Guess what?Your boss hates the sport.Instructional tapes and videos. Even if you knowthat the recipient of the gift is a big fan of Yogaor Pilates or any exercise you see oninstructional tapes and videos, it is notadvisable to give him or her such gifts. Why? Youare not sure that that tapes you are giving is noton his collection. He or she may thank you but youare just wasting your money.Items \"seen on TV!\" Ah! Yes, you have seen theGeorge Foreman Grill or the Magic Chef and youwant to give one to your client or boss. But whatif he hates boxing and grilling, and sports andcooking in general? What if he has already aGeorge Foreman Grill or the Magic Chef? It is easyto call those numbers on your screen but it is hardto tell if the recipient has it or not... or willlove it or not.

As cheap a rock. A $5 dollar bill may take yousomewhere but it will not certainly provide youmuch of a choice when thinking of corporate gift.Sure, you may get something out of it but wouldyou think the recipient would be happy for it?Apparel. Unless it is a $100 necktie, you mightas well find something else. A coat could cost totoo much. Yes, you may want to impress therecipient, but do you know exactly his size? Doyou think the recipient will wear it? Do youreally know that he likes the color or the typeof clothing you will give? There is no problemwith giving apparel or clothing; that is if youlive with the recipient. But since it is acorporate gift, it is kind of awkward site whenyour boss wears a coat or a sweater you give. Anecktie would be okay since it can be discreetlyhidden under his coat but still it is a risk youhave to take. Better yet, give a gift certificateor gift voucher.

Langerie. Lingerie? As a corporate gift? Okay,you are single and she (your client or yourco-worker) is single as well?You are so temped tobuy her lingerie... Stop right there because youcan put yourself in deep trouble if you continue.Have you ever heard about the term, \"harassment?\"Be careful.Handmade gift. So you want your gift to have yourpersonal touch? Or you want to save some moneywith the gift you will give? Whether you are supertalented or have all the time in the world to makethe gift on your own, it is never advisable to doit. Why? Two reasons: One, you will end upspending too much on materials and tools than bybuying a ready-made on the store, and two, youwill end up giving up your sleep in exchange tofinishing the gift.A thoughtless thoughtfulness. Chocolate orgourmet gift basket is so tempting but if the

recipient is diabetic, then would you think he orshe will be touched or will ever be thankful onwhat you have given? Or you have decided to givea book on \"how to lose weight' or \"how to becomesuccessful\" to your colleague. Even though yourintentions are pure and your conscience is clean,you stay away from these kinds of gifts.