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Clichéd Christmas: 5 Typical Gifts Nobody in the Office Wants to Receive

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Bad Christmas Gift

Christmas is a time of generosity and thankfulness. But when someone gives you something uninspired and cliché, it becomes somewhat of a struggle to sincerely show appreciation, especially when you put a lot of thought and effort on your gifts.

The following items are considered to be dry and mechanical responses to the season of giving that is Christmas. If you don’t want to be labeled as uncreative or unthoughtful, don’t consider the following items as your exchange gift.

Mugs

Mugs

To be fair, mugs are actually quite useful for your average Working Man. Where else are we gonna drink the ever-reliable energy elixir called coffee? However, to say that it’s a very cliché present is an understatement. Mugs are an exceedingly common gift, so much so that we can dedicate half a shelf to these things.

Neckties

Neckties

Unless you (1) desperately need a new one or (2) have a knack of collecting them, receiving a necktie as a Christmas gift can be saddening. Come on, when was the last time you put a shiny new tie on the top of your Christmas wish list? Can you even recall a moment when a sexy tie stopped you on your tracks and whispered the words, “Wow, I wish someone would give that to me as a Christmas present”?

If you had a hard time answering both questions, then it’s best to ignore this particular item when you do your Christmas shopping.

Walter White

Cash

One of the main reasons why we work is to earn money. And while getting more of it is definitely a welcome thought, receiving it as a gift shows laziness on the part of the giver. After all, the main point of gift-giving is to spread joy through our imagination and creativity. And if we’re just going to give each other money, then why bother holding an exchange gift at the office?

Photo Frames

Photo Frames

If you’ve ran out of space at home to display those photo frames you’ve been receiving all these years, then fret not! Here’s what you do: take half a dozen selfies, have them printed, and place it on all your extra frames. Then, at the day of the exchange gift, give all your framed selfies to every co-worker who has given you a photo frame as a gift. Oh they’ll get the point.

Throw Pillows

Throw Pillows

You probably already have two, three, or maybe even a dozen of these. If so, then you probably prefer an actual duck-quilt bedroom pillow than these cutesy ones that have overtaken your living room. As soft and fluffy throw pillows are, it can become a bit distracting if half of your furniture is buried under these things.

In gift-giving, it’s the thought that counts. So if you’re planning to give any of these this Christmas, well, it’s time to rethink your exchange gift. Otherwise, the recipient will think you’re a zombie. It’s the Yuletide season, not Halloween, so act accordingly.


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