Gift Giving at Work by Kimberly Law, Certified Image Consultant
Posted on December 6, 2012 by Kimberly
During the Christmas season although it may be customary to give gifts to friends and family it can be a little confusing at work. Especially when you don’t know the etiquette for gift giving and there is no written company policy.
Here are three tips to make office gift giving less awkward:
- If you are new to the job, check the company policy for gift giving. Some company’s allow it and others don’t. If office policy permits or promotes gift giving to co-workers or you are expected to play the role of secret Santa at your holiday party, stick to the limits and guidelines that have been suggested.
- If you have developed a friendship with a co-worker and want to give a gift that is beyond the expected, it should be given outside the work environment.
- Gifts for the boss are not generally expected and may be considered brown-nosing when undertaken alone. If you wish to buy your boss a gift, ask staff members to chip in for a group gift instead.
Happy Holidays!
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All the Best for your Winter Celebration Kimberly Law, AICI CIP
Posted on November 21, 2012 by Kimberly
With Diwali now past and American Thanksgiving coming up this week, November is kick off month for many cultural and religious winter celebrations. Depending on your 
upbringing or culture, you may enjoy the festivities of Diwali, American Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or another of the many celebrations during this November or December.
As we become more and more global it is important that we open our eyes and our hearts to the traditions of other cultures. We need to remember that even though all cultures are not all the same, we all deserve the same level of respect, acknowledgement and appreciation.
As you gather together with family and friends this Festive Season, I wish you and yours all the best for your celebration.
Happy Celebrating!!
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Airplane Boarding Etiquette
Posted on October 22, 2012 by Kimberly
- Boarding and off-boarding the airplane is no different than lining up for anything else. Wait your turn.
- If you don’t have priority boarding, respect those who do. Wait for your seat row to be called for boarding and don’t push in front of others.
- The same thing goes when leaving the airplane, Leave the plane in order of seating front to back. Allow those in front of you to exit first. Don’t shove and push your way to the front.
- If you know it will take you longer to off-board due to carry-on luggage, small children or health issues. Wait in your seat to let others who are in a hurry leave the airplane first.
By waiting your turn and considering others, getting on and off the airplane will be more efficient and less frustrating for everyone. For more on travel etiquette see – How to Make Airplane Odors More Bearable
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