Quick scenario- I am only buying small things for the ppl I work directly w/ or that do work for me. Talking less than $20 per person, mostly food items, like the towers from Harry and David, nothing "personal" for the most part.
But, there is a girl that is my managing partner's step daughter that works part time, transcribing dictation only. I don't dictate. So, she does not do any work for me. We have minimal contact- such as good morning in the kitchen. I am giving a gift to her office mate, who does some paralegal work for me. Because she is the step daughter of my boss and shares an office with this other person, do you think I'm obligated to buy for her as well?
My thought is no, but I don't want to be rude. The problem is also that she has expensive taste- i.e. Gucci, Tiffany, from what I have heard her talking about that she likes. I think she might be offended by something that was really small also, like a holiday ornament w/ some candy, which is what I'd do if I bought something.
Thoughts?
But, there is a girl that is my managing partner's step daughter that works part time, transcribing dictation only. I don't dictate. So, she does not do any work for me. We have minimal contact- such as good morning in the kitchen. I am giving a gift to her office mate, who does some paralegal work for me. Because she is the step daughter of my boss and shares an office with this other person, do you think I'm obligated to buy for her as well?
My thought is no, but I don't want to be rude. The problem is also that she has expensive taste- i.e. Gucci, Tiffany, from what I have heard her talking about that she likes. I think she might be offended by something that was really small also, like a holiday ornament w/ some candy, which is what I'd do if I bought something.
Thoughts?