Rich boss Christmas Ideas

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My husbands boss is obnoxiously wealthy, but we would still like to give him a gift to show him our apprecitation. He owns five stores/restaurants/wine bars. I am sure he gets the best of everything and has everything he needs and wants. Any suggestions?
 
Something edible.

For example, Godiva has many reasonablly priced gourmet chocolates and truffles and they are nicely packaged.

Williams-Sonoma and other high-end retailers have selections of gourmet Christmas cookies, sweets, etc.

Gourmet coffees from Starbucks would be nice.

I’m sure that your DH’s boss will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
 
Yeah that is a good idea but they sell that at their store. I feel weird buying him something from his own store! Does that make sense?
 
Or homemade goodies. Everyone, rich or poor, likes those (unless they’re a snob).
 
A magazine subscription.

Something like AOPA Pilot

Or Human Events
 
**Just saw a blurb on gift giving etiquette on TV and it was a big no-no to buy for a boss or superior. **
But if it is something you’d like to do, I would go with homemade goodies. It’s the thought that counts!
Malia
 
Oh, just thought of another one…
donate to a charity in his/his family’s name!
Malia
 
Sending a flower basket to their residence was an idea that passed through my head. My husband gets gifts from the employees, and also his boss invites us to personal parties etc… I thought that flowers would be good because it is not really a gift, but a nice gesture. What do you think?
 
marybee said:
Sending a flower basket to their residence was an idea that passed through my head. My husband gets gifts from the employees, and also his boss invites us to personal parties etc… I thought that flowers would be good because it is not really a gift, but a nice gesture. What do you think?
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I personally would not get the boss a gift. But, if you are invited to personal parties, it is perfectly acceptable (and often expected) that you bring a host/hostess gift. You could bring flowers, chocolates, a bottle of wine, a seperate his and hers gift etc.
But, if the boss is super rich, they may be fairly particular in their tastes. They probably have thier holiday flower arrangements done professionally, may have a wine cellar with single bottles that cost more than you or I make in a month, have their chocolate imported from Belgium…lol. It really depends on how well you know him and his family.
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**I disagree that its wrong to give your boss a gift especially if he has been generous to your husband during the year( i don’t mean just money either.)

Perhaps he and some of his coworkers could go in on a gift?Then maybe its not as awkward as it just coming from you? But i don’t believe that its wrong to show appreciation to someone who (and this is if he is) is a great boss.

What are some of their interests and hobbies?**
 
You’ll laugh at this, but I am sincere. Get him a pair of Carhart overalls. There isn’t a red-blooded American man alive who doesn’t, deep down in his heart of hearts, want a pair. But if this guy is as rich and uptown as he sounds, he isn’t likely to have ever gone into one of the places that sells them and ask for a pair of overalls.

Well, at least I hope you found this amusing. (But I really do mean what I said.)
 
Is he Catholic? If so maybe a couple of Masses said for his intentions.
 
NO, he is not Catholic, I dont think he likes “religion” but he is one of the fairest men I have met! He is incredibly generous and we would just like to aknowledge that. So I dont think overalls would be appropriate, no offense. He is a city man, not a rural or suburban man. I just feel that anything we give him would not even be comparable to what he buys himself.
 
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NO, he is not Catholic, I dont think he likes “religion” but he is one of the fairest man I have met! He is incredibly generous and we would just like to aknowledge that. So I dont think overalls would be appropriate, no offense. He is a city man, not a rural or suburban man. I just feel that anything we give him would not even be comparable to what he buys himself.
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A flower basket or something homemade in a pretty basket would be nice. Simple and thoughtful. 🙂
 
marybee said:
NO, he is not Catholic, I dont think he likes “religion” but he is one of the fairest men I have met! He is incredibly generous and we would just like to aknowledge that. So I dont think overalls would be appropriate, no offense. He is a city man, not a rural or suburban man. I just feel that anything we give him would not even be comparable to what he buys himself.
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I have a friend who is a multi-millionare and basically alone in the world. She is so touched by any gesture of thoughtfulness. Obviously anything I could buy her is less than what she could provide for herself, but since she is often in the position of being a generous gift-giver and most people don’t bother giving anything in return, thinking that they just can’t compete–a small gesture means SO much to her. We’ve talked about it several times.

Anyway, I think a pretty Christmas floral arrangement is fine and I can understand wanting to acknowledge his generosity. I think he’ll understand the sentiment.
 
**Since you didn’t say if you know what he likes and dislikes, or how much you’re looking to spend, i’d agree with the flower arrangement…or you could always get him a gift certificate to the Four Seasons:D **
 
A person who has everything AND has food allergies recently received a package with an assortment of different tea bags, a fancy jar with honey, and a really nice tea cup and saucer. Totally delighted with the gift … (tea and honey are almost the only things that they are not allergic to.)

[Personally, I always give books, magazines, subscriptions, large print thingees, invitations to free exotic seminars … anything they can stuff into their minds.]

[Check out www.humanevents.com ]
 
marybee said:
My husbands boss is obnoxiously wealthy, but we would still like to give him a gift to show him our apprecitation. He owns five stores/restaurants/wine bars. I am sure he gets the best of everything and has everything he needs and wants. Any suggestions?
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How come you call this gentleman “obnoxiously wealthy”? It seems rude to me. After all, there is nothing wrong with being rich.

Now, on to the subject…I think if you want to do flowers, it’s nicer if they come in an arrangement, otherwise, the boss will have to cut the stems, find a vase, etc…not bad, but a hassle if there is a party going on.

Also, how about a Christmas ornament? Or a wreath would’ve been nice if it were sooner in the season (maybe next year).
 
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