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Pick the perfect office Secret Santa gifts with our cheat sheet
December 2, 2020 by Darren Tracey

We’ve all been there. You draw a name in the Secret Santa, and…blank. You’re looking at a familiar name, but you can’t think of a gift. You can’t even go and ask their work-friends, because everyone will know who you’ve drawn.
Don’t sweat though, we have you covered. Use our Secret Santa cheat sheet for a bit of inspiration.
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The kitchen wizard
DON’T: Try to take on the champ at their own game by baking something. You’re wading into deep waters, there.
DO: Give them their own cheat sheet apron! The skirt of the apron has common unit conversions for quick reference, so there’s no more trying to Google “2/3 Cup in ML” with doughy fingers.
The health nut
DON’T: Go for supplements, powders, or gym equipment – they probably already have it all. And trust us, you’ll never be able to pick the right blend of powders, pills and oils they like.
DO: Buy shakers and shake balls. If your gym-aficionado is anything like ours, it doesn’t matter how many they’ve already got, they’ve got an eye on one more.
The gourmand
DON’T: Think you have to impress or one-up them. Their interests might be niche, but it doesn’t mean they’re a snob.
DO: Buy them a cookbook from the chef of that one restaurant you heard talking about back in February.
The social butterfly
They can’t turn down a chance for a chat, and their social side brings some positivity to the office every day.
DON’T: Go for chocolates. They don’t need the energy, they get their buzz off other people.
DO: Buy them a conversation-starter mug for their drinks. They need a chance for a talk, so give them exactly what they want.
The modest mouse
DON’T Assume that because they’re quiet at work they’re a champion introvert outside the office.
DO: Check out what kind of phone they use and buy them a charger for that brand. It doesn’t matter how many chargers you have, the amount you need is always one more than what you’ve got.
The remote worker
DON’T: Scour their Facebook for clues on what they’re into. You might accidentally like a photo from 2012.
DO: Hit them up with some streaming services. Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus, any of the big hitters would be great.
The boss
DON’T: Try to hit a home run by breaking the price limit. It’s not cool and your boss won’t really be able to enjoy the gift if it’s expensive.
DO: Lean into the discomfort a bit. Get them something like a desk name-plate that says “THE BIG CHEESE”.
The workaholic
DON’T: Try to imply they need to slow down a bit. It could come off as a judgement.
DO: Either make sure the time they do take to relax is worth it with a nice bottle of wine, or keep them well-caffeinated with a supply of fancy coffees.