At our company, it's customary to exchange gifts for New Year's, but the budget is a maximum of 1000 rubles. I want to pick something universal that everyone will like and doesn't look cheap. What do you recommend?
Are your colleagues of different ages and interests, or is the team more or less uniform?
In any case, sets work well in this price range: quality tea or coffee, nice cosmetics (like a face mask), a decent alcoholic drink if the team is okay with it. These gifts look presentable thanks to the packaging, they're useful around the house, and don't seem cheap even in the lower price segment. Another option is a home device like a humidifier or a good flashlight - those are gifts you can give without any awkwardness.
If you want a more personal approach, look into gadgets: a portable charger, a good power bank, stylish earbuds, a neck massager - universal things that people rarely buy for themselves but are always happy to get. The key is not to skimp on the packaging: even an average gift looks expensive in nice presentation with a good box.
One more tip: if you're giving the same thing to everyone, try to find something with a nice unified design - it looks like a thoughtful choice by the company rather than a random purchase.
A thousand rubles is really comfortable for getting a nice thermos or a stainless steel mug with engraving - looks expensive but fits the budget, plus everyone uses things like that :) Instead of universal gift sets (they often just sit there untouched), I go for something functional: like a portable power bank, soft wool socks, or even a nice premium ballpoint pen. The main thing is to wrap it in a decent bag or box, and suddenly it doesn't look cheap anymore.
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