How do I thank someone I work with?

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

NOTE: I'm just going to ignore the sexual comments.

A guy at work works at a copy shop on weekends. I asked him to make a copy of my mom's HS yearbook so I could send it to my Godmother. It looks GREAT-- he did it on a color copier, even though it's a B&W book, to keep with the "vintage" look and he did a really nice spiral binding.

This guy works at least 6 days a week and sometimes he pulls 12 hours at the copy shop (including the bullshit he endures at the printer we work at) I was FULLY expecting to pay for the work he did, and he just said, "Don't worry about it."

Today I went up to him and said, "You really did a beautiful job and I know my Godmother will be thrilled. I do want to repay you. I know! Next time we all order out, I'll pay for your dinner." He was just shy and said, "No, it's ok. Don't worry about it."

If he was a woman, I'd buy him flowers. EASIEST gift in the world. What do you give a guy? I mean BESIDES a hand/blow job (which can be cheaper than flowers but sometimes not as good).

The work he did would have at least cost me $25-30. I don't know what he drinks and there is no way I'm giving him a gift card. I briefly thought about showing up at the copy shop in the morning and buying him coffee and breakfast but that comes off as REALLY REALLY creepy.

Suggestions?

[PapaBear]

Stick with the idea of paying for his food when you all order out. When he tries to say "No, it's OK", say "Please, I insist. I really appreciated the job you did on the copies."

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Good idea!

Sometimes the menu doesn't come my way so I'll "alert" the guys who initiate the ordering out.

BUT-- he's on a budget so he doesn't always order out.

I was *thinking* of picking up a "cool" Matchbox car for him until I can pay for dinner. He's not a "car guy" but I figure guys like toys, no matter how old they are.

[Sue_Bender]

Myrrh always works for me.

[A.J.]

Gift certificate.

[LaBoob]

How old is he? If he's old enough, flowers will still work. Younger, not so much. Do you know anything about him? What he's into?

[drjoek]

Flash him a little cleavage Seems guys like that (http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=67895)

Feel free to ignore that :innocent:

[Jujubees2]

If he was a woman, I'd buy him flowers. EASIEST gift in the world. What do you give a guy? I mean BESIDES a hand/blow job (which can be cheaper than flowers but sometimes not as good).

No such thing as a "not good" hand/blow job.

Try to find out what he's into and get him something appropriate. He must have some hobbies or interests outside of work.

[Death Metal Moe]

Notin' says "Thank you" with class like...

http://static.flickr.com/98/227913826_8be2c5f6d3_o.jpg

[DarkHippie]

How about a fruit basket

[sailor]

was this the cleavage guy or the proposition guy?

[jauble]

Age does have a big difference how old would you guess this guy is?

Also if you wanted to get him lunch just tell him not to worry about it tomorrow a day in advance and get him something nice.

[ANC]

A nice bottle of wine or scotch.. that's what I would do.

[Hottub]

A homemade cake, or a nice tray of lasagna or something would make me happy.

[A.J.]

A homemade cake, or a nice tray of lasagna or something would make me happy.

"There's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But, they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you."

http://movies.infinitecoolness.com/19/clerks13.jpg

[joethebartender]

I think that this is an instance that does warrant a gift card. Maybe for Dunkin donuts?
Otherwise..."Say it with proscuitto!"

http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/shop/images/proscuitto071309.jpg

[topless_mike]

i like the handy idea. its not as personal as the bob, but it's still a way of saying thank you, but not being creepy about it.

that or a hooters gift card. every man likes hooters, wings, and beer. if you dont, your a commie.

[topless_mike]

or
http://www.boscovs.com/wcsstore/boscovs/images/store/product/images/26361894230525.jpg

[topless_mike]

fuck soap on a rope

http://www.gratefulpalate.com/productimages/Bacon-Soap2.jpg

[SatCam]

Desert like a cake or donuts or something. How could you go wrong?

[watson]

Flowers and a box of chocolates are always a nice thank you gift

[nukinfuts]

You can make him cookies or if you are baking challenged buy him some really good cookies from a bakery. If you made them they may seem more special.:wink:

[niciggy]

guys always appreciate something they can eat that they don't have to prepare themselves. cookies, cupcakes, a cake...someting along those lines. And if you make it yourself, excellent!
Or...movie tickets, gift card, etc.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I've decided to go with a $10 Dunkin Donuts card AND a $15 Panera bread card.



On a side note: I THINK I crush on this guy BUT I have NO chance!

[Fallon]

I've decided to go with a $10 Dunkin Donuts card AND a $15 Panera bread card.



On a side note: I THINK I crush on this guy BUT I have NO chance!

Then he's gonna buy you something with the card and you're gonna have to get him something for that...

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Then he's gonna buy you something with the card and you're gonna have to get him something for that...

Nah! He is WAY to focused on work to on the fat chick trying to woo him.


http://www.mopeds.com/images/tfr.JPG

[A.J.]

On a side note: I THINK I crush on this guy BUT I have NO chance!

Stop that talk.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I am SO done with this!

Last night, on the fly, I asked him if he wanted to get a beer after work.

"I don't drink."

Oh, how about coffee?

"I don't drink coffee."


So you know what? He gets NOTHING because I don't want to further embarrass myself! :wallbash:

[A.J.]

I am SO done with this!

Last night, on the fly, I asked him if he wanted to get a beer after work.

"I don't drink."

Oh, how about coffee?

"I don't drink coffee."


So you know what? He gets NOTHING because I don't want to further embarrass myself! :wallbash:

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[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

A.J., you complete me. :clap:

A colonel, a kaiser, a czar!

[ibanez23]

Way to overthink things.Why do you assume this guy wants you?Broads always think a guy has an alterior motive.Get over yourselves!:wallbash:

[A.J.]

Way to overthink things.Why do you assume this guy wants you?Broads always think a guy has an alterior motive.Get over yourselves!:wallbash:

Ummm...she invited HIM out to see if he WAS interested.

[ibanez23]

:flush:Ummm...she invited HIM out to see if he WAS interested.

[SinA]

maybe he's only into threesomes.