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Office Diplomacy: 7 Ways You Can Surprise Your Boss with an Unexpected Gift

April 3, 2019 By Ahmad Raza 29 Comments

While it is really important to maintain a cordial relation with your boss, it is equally important to express your gratitude towards him/her. One good way to do this is by gifting them on unexpected occasions.

Office Diplomacy: 7 Ways You Can Surprise Your Boss with an Unexpected Gift

A gift can be an abstract as well as materialistic. What matters is how thoughtful the gift is. Surprising your boss with an unexpected gift not only draws his/her attention towards you, but also helps you get in their good books while you do something for them to express your gratitude.

Ways to Surprise Your Boss

Table of Contents

  • 1. Get gifts which are unconventional.
  • 2. Prepare a scrapbook.
  • 3. Get a souvenir while you travel.
  • 4. Cook for him/her.
  • 5. Get creative.
  • 6. Decorate the office.
  • 7. Plan something exclusive.
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1. Get gifts which are unconventional.

When it comes to gifting your supervisor at the workplace, try to think out of the box. Dainty showpieces probably won’t be of much use to him/her. Perhaps get them a journal or a calendar? These would help them in keeping track of things as well as deadlines, and no one can deny their utility.

Or maybe get them a wall clock, it’s extremely useful too. You can even choose to present your boss with a private number plate for his car! That’s exclusive and unique, and your boss is bound to get bowled over. Buying an exclusive number plate for your boss will put you in a spot where you can be seen as a creative thinker.

2. Prepare a scrapbook.

You can put together a scrapbook showing your gratitude towards your supervisor. It need not be something super fancy, but try to add things in it that you have learned from your boss, which have ushered a positive influence on you.

These could be small and big things, try to keep your scrapbook illustrative and handwritten. A scrapbook is best done with colleagues wherein everyone shares something good about the boss. You can also inculcate the appreciation you would want to shower on your supervisor, for his/her hard work and integrity.

3. Get a souvenir while you travel.

If you have been on a leave for travel purposes, it is because your supervisor managed your part of the work with the other team members, so that you can have a stress-free trip. It is only obvious to get him/her a souvenir from the place you’ve been traveling to as an expression of gratitude. Just ensure it’s nothing very fancy, but a small token which is exclusive to that place.

It is even better if you can get small souvenirs for your entire team, who backed up for you while you were on leave! It also tells your supervisor about your gratefulness, humility, thoughtfulness and your faith in your team.

4. Cook for him/her.

This is extremely unconventional, and people seldom think of cooking and workplace in the same chord. But a cooked meal shows your efforts and dedication that you put in to express your gratitude for your supervisor.

For example, if you’re a great baker, you can get truffles and cupcakes for him/her and for the team, or even bake an entire cake for your boss on his/her special day.

If you are good at cooking, you can prepare a special dish once in a while and bring it to the office for your boss and your team. It certainly increases their respect for you, and their faith in your ability to manage time in a deft and efficient manner.

5. Get creative.

A traditional way to address a gift to someone is by the use of gift cards. You can choose to replace the gift card with a handwritten note. You can write about instances when your boss had a great influence on you, and helped you grow as a professional.

This certainly is a wonderful way to make your boss feel honored and respected. You can also choose to add a greeting card and write small notes of gratification for your supervisor.

6. Decorate the office.

It is always a good idea to decorate the workplace to cheer up the somber ambiance once in a while. Everybody enjoys a cheery décor for their vibes, and your boss is no exception.

You can choose to decorate your office during festive season, or on your boss’s birthday, which makes him/her feel special and happy. You can choose to add a tree made of crystal chips which helps to harmonize the workplace and help relieve stress to some extent.

7. Plan something exclusive.

Although it may sound a little too out of the box and perhaps even a bit exorbitant, it is a great idea to get a holiday planned for your boss and his/her family.

Yes! With the kind of stress they deal with everyday, it is not unsurprising if he/she can’t make time for family. You can arrange with the clients and stakeholders and distribute work amongst yourselves, then get tickets for your supervisor by sharing the expenses.

Or if it seems a bit too much for you, get him tickets of a sports match that your boss might be fond of. Your boss will not only be pleasantly surprised, but also a happy soul and filled with gratitude!

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Ahmad is an MBA graduate of good humor and intelligence who hails from London. When he is not writing about technology and startups, he can be found traveling to some of the most thrilling places on earth.
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  1. Anna C. says

    January 28, 2020 at 9:56 pm

    I enjoyed reading this. Well, who doesn’t want unexpected gifts? We all love the idea of receiving gifts especially from people who are part of our daily grind. Thank you for sharing these cool tips. Another great gift idea to give to a boss is a pen which is a very useful office tool. You can also give small pieces like stress balls or spinners.
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  2. Shaun says

    October 26, 2019 at 7:32 am

    Loved this post. This is going to be very helpful in corporate word.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Katie John says

    October 2, 2019 at 1:37 am

    These are some super awesome ideas. I gifted my boss (who is a die-hard coffee lover) some flavored coffee pods that I personally loved so much. He liked the taste so much that he just replaced regular coffee beans from our office pantry. Wel, this was the first step towards being an Eco-friendly work space and I got some appreciations for that as well. Now we all enjoy the flavors.

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  4. Nazmul Husain says

    May 7, 2019 at 5:17 am

    Thank you so much for these great tips. I hope that your tips help me to impress my boss.
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  5. Kimmy T says

    April 25, 2019 at 10:44 am

    I love the creativity here! My two favorite types of workplace “gifts” have personally been thoughtful cards and practical gifts (maybe because I love receiving practical gifts myself). I’ve been blessed with wonderful supervisors and love finding small ways to make them feel appreciated.

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  6. Aditya says

    April 19, 2019 at 3:28 am

    Nice Post. I am still wondering which idea to follow to impress my boss.
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  7. Doron says

    April 17, 2019 at 12:42 am

    Hi Ahmad Raza
    Thanks for posting such a wonderful article. I am going to try the 4th one because I love cooking.
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  8. Sharlene Andrade says

    April 16, 2019 at 3:04 am

    This looks fun to do. Our boss has been so cool and good us, it’s a good thing to give back to him. Thanks for sharing this.
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  9. Nikita Dikshit says

    April 15, 2019 at 7:17 am

    Hi there,
    Firstly, Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with us.
    The blog was super descriptive
    These are good tips to impress your employer.
    thank you

    Reply
  10. Alex Brown says

    April 14, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing this marvelous and informative article. It is really important to show some gratitude towards boss. Yes! This will definitely try these innovative ideas.
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  11. Jay says

    April 13, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Looking for a way to impress my Boss. Thanks for sharing
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  12. Swiggy says

    April 12, 2019 at 5:20 am

    Thanks, Ahmad for sharing this beautiful piece,

    I think a personalized gift is always better valued than something that is paid for.

    Reply
  13. Shrikant dadhich says

    April 12, 2019 at 4:35 am

    Awesome tips buddy…It will help me for sure..thank you so much
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  14. Alizeh Khan says

    April 12, 2019 at 1:19 am

    Mind blowing ideas to impress the boss. Thanks for this article.

    Reply
  15. Jaya Prashanth says

    April 11, 2019 at 3:32 am

    Great break down of very useful information. Now I will definitely make my boss happy. Thanks for sharing
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  16. Itisha Govil says

    April 11, 2019 at 3:04 am

    Have to think of gifting something nice to my boss after reading this article. Thanks for this eye opening article.
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  17. debora says

    April 9, 2019 at 6:08 am

    Thanks for sharing this valuable and innovative information with us. It is really important to show some gratitude towards boss. And will definitely try these innovative ideas.

    Reply
  18. Deb says

    April 8, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Best Article I have ever seen.. Every office has the same situation..

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  19. Palla says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:37 am

    Do you have any idea how to gift a passport?
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  20. Travis Hubbard says

    April 7, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Hi Ahmad,

    The greatest gift I give my boss is actually showing up to work every day! 🙂

    But seriously, these are good tips, but some are probably best applied after you have cultivated a good relationship. I don’t think I’d want to east something an employee I didn’t like baked for me.

    Picking up a round of drinks or appetizers when out on travel is also something I do regularly for my coworkers.

    Thanks,
    Travis
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  21. Ankush Singh says

    April 7, 2019 at 3:54 am

    Great tips man… it really helps me to build a good relationship, my boss

    Reply
  22. Pihu Gupta says

    April 6, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    Thank you sir, But I do different from it, when I’m working in Office I just improve my word performance and doing work with 90% Results. Because My work require attention all the times, But it is not possible for me. Thus When It comes to make happy than I just doing my work with smartly even I the office time closes i.e. after 6PM. Sometimes It 8PM But I do. Thank You Ahamad Sir, I can also do to clean and decorate my desk.
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  23. Ryan K Biddulph says

    April 6, 2019 at 2:28 am

    Unconventional gifts make for the best office gifts. Put a bit more thought into your gift to make a powerful impact. People love thoughtful co-workers. Loving these ideas.

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  24. Samayra says

    April 6, 2019 at 1:37 am

    Great Tips. I will definitely use these tips to impress my boss.

    Thanks

    Keep sharing
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  25. Parth says

    April 5, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Wow! Some nice creative ideas to surprise boss. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  26. Stella says

    April 5, 2019 at 1:18 am

    What a timing..tomorrow is his birthday and I’m going to try any one of these gifts.
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  27. laex says

    April 4, 2019 at 3:24 am

    Hello,

    I always try to impress my boss, now i try this tips.

    Thanks for article.

    Reply
  28. Kassel Marie Williams says

    April 4, 2019 at 3:06 am

    Great tips! I’ve always wanted to show my gratitude to my boss and these are some of the things that I can do, thank you for giving out these ideas! Very helpful and informative! 🙂
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  29. Nikhil says

    April 4, 2019 at 12:46 am

    Thanks Ahmed sir now I will make Happy my boss easily

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