Of course, a birthday is a significant andis a very personal holiday. It is associated with many good and magical memories, because it comes from childhood. Remember what ice cream is the most delicious? The one that was eaten on the way home from school, and even with a friend. And what is the best day off? Of course, the one that began with the smell of mom's pies or pancakes, continued with a trip to the park or the cinema, and ended with a magical bedtime story. Therefore, celebrating a birthday at any age is perceived with a note of nostalgia, because it gives us a short moment of childish, enthusiastic anticipation of gifts, congratulations and a delicious cake with candles. An unforgettable day when it seems that the whole world revolves only around you and there is nothing more important than a holiday in honor of your birth. And men in general love to feel like the center of everyone's attention from early childhood, although they do not admit these vain weaknesses of theirs. But we, women, already know everything, because men surround us every day both at home and at work. And sometimes we want to see the same mischievous boy from childhood in a serious colleague, to know how his eyes shine with genuine joy at the sight of a gift intended especially for him. Therefore, when deciding what to give a male colleague for an anniversary or birthday, in no case extinguish the atmosphere of a personal holiday, do not pass by, getting off with the usual "congratulations, I wish you happiness, etc." On the contrary, show due attention, perhaps even arrange a surprise for the occasion with congratulations and a cake. If you have everything in order with imagination, then why not become a good fairy with the makings of an animator on such a day? After all, it is difficult to surprise a man, even with a designer, but still banal, bouquet of flowers. Then let's fantasize and work wonders.

A non-trivial surprise gift

You can follow the American congratulations scenario, adapting it to the office version. It can consist of the following steps:

We need to negotiate with employees and the boss,who participated in the congratulation, about creating a deceptive impression on the birthday man that his birthday was simply forgotten. Or be limited to a short morning formal greeting, consisting of a couple of common phrases.

Meanwhile, in some other room,for example, in a meeting room, set a table for a tea party or a snack option, if your office etiquette allows. All this, of course, is secret from the birthday boy.

During lunch break or at the end of the working daythe hero of the occasion is called "on the carpet" by the boss, but ends up at a party in honor of his birthday. Exclamations like "Surprise!", flowers, gifts from the team or from each of its members, congratulatory speeches of a cheerful nature and, as a "control shot", a day off for the birthday boy would be appropriate.

This method of congratulation is appropriate in the case,if the average age of employees in your company or its department does not exceed 40-45 years. It is quite possible that older people will also be happy to participate in such a congratulation or will be glad to receive it. But there is still a chance to encounter conservatism and misunderstanding, so it is better not to risk it and implement such an idea in a younger team. Another type of unusual gift for all men, regardless of age, can be the now popular gift certificates. They provide both the opportunity to make a purchase in a store and to receive a service. The cost of such certificates can be quite high, so it is quite normal if such a congratulation is presented on behalf of the entire team. If your male colleague is fond of fishing, is an avid computer specialist or has some other hobby known to you, give him a certificate for a purchase in a thematic store on a holiday. A gambling man will appreciate a certificate for an extreme driving lesson, as well as a flight in a wind tunnel, quad biking, and so on. A more calm colleague can be presented with a master class in billiards or the now popular curling or squash. The main thing in this version of birthday greetings is to take into account the man's character and his interests.

Gift for a friend friend

There is an opinion that a gift to an employeeshould be rather formal, not binding to anything, but demonstrating your disposition towards him. This is reasonable, but it often happens that a person with whom you have worked for quite a long time becomes, if not a friend, then a good buddy. If your relationship with a male colleague is like this, then a gift for his birthday can go beyond the strict business etiquette, but only within the norms acceptable for this. Here you should take into account the interests and hobbies of the birthday boy. If he is fond of some kind of sport, you can safely give the appropriate paraphernalia: a football, a tennis racket, swimming goggles, a set of a headband and a wristband, etc. If he loves music, and you know his preferences, do not be lazy to look for suitable collections of songs or arrangements. If a colleague is a motorist, you can present a stand for a mobile phone in the car, give a bookworm the latest edition of his favorite author, a workaholic will be glad to all kinds of organizers for papers, a high-quality diary and a branded pen. A fan of Feng Shui can be given some symbolic figurine or statuette, a lover of stage productions - a pair of opera glasses. In general, try to show your imagination, choosing the right thing with a friendly subtext as a gift for a male colleague.

Official and no-lose gifts

It also happens that a relationship with a male colleaguedo not go beyond the limits of strictly business communication. But even here you can't do without congratulations. In this case, they give items without any subtext, extremely transparent in essence and not obliging to anything. Win-win official gifts:

• flash drive;
• antistress souvenir;
• stationery (high-end);
• business accessories (business card, housekeeper, business notebook, etc .;
• an unusual thermos cup;
• office version of the coffee machine and so on.

Alternatively, find out what natural mineral it iscorresponds to the zodiac sign of the man celebrating his birthday, and present him with a paperweight or a set of keychains made of this mineral (unless, of course, it is a diamond). By doing so, you can "kill two birds with one stone": such a gift does not go beyond the bounds of business etiquette and serves as proof of your sincere attention on such a significant day. Agree, this is a simple move, but not without its own unique elegance.

Gifts, inappropriate for male colleagues

There are a number of vowels in business etiquette.and unspoken rules. They also concern the topic of relationships between employees, in particular, those who are members of the opposite sex. In order not to get into an awkward position yourself and not to put the birthday boy in one, you need to clearly understand what you should not give to a male colleague.

• The first in this list of taboo gifts aregarments and personal accessories. For example, a tie - this is absolutely unacceptable as a gift to the toilet object, if it is awarded by a female employee, because it implies a hint of personal relationships.
• Also it is not necessary to give for a birthdaymale colleague jewelry. Birthday will not be happy if the spouse subsequently asks questions about the appearance of his chain or cufflinks, even if the gift was deprived of any subtext on the part of the giver.
• Perfumes and personal care items are also not an appropriate gift for male employees.
• In a number of companies, under strict prohibitionalcohol. Therefore, do not hand a male colleague, even a vintage, but still alcohol. The birthday party simply will not know how to hide it better from the all-seeing eye of the chief.
• Gifts of religious themes are also better left for a narrower circle of close people.
• Funny souvenirs and comic surprises followshand with a great deal of caution, so as not to offend a birthday person and not spoil his mood on such a day. Especially if the culprit is much older than you by age.

To avoid getting stuck when deciding what to givea male colleague, you need to remember just a few simple rules and then your choice will be successful. A gift for a man with whom you have established a business relationship should not be very expensive (unless it is an anniversary, of course), but it should not look frankly cheap. The thing presented should be within the framework of business etiquette, you should not violate the area of ​​​​personal intimate space of a person. Accompany the presentation of the gift with non-trivial wishes, and success is guaranteed to you. We advise you to read:

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