I am an independent contractor who has worked for the same man for about 1 1/2 years now. Around Christmas, he sent me some chocolates, which I thanked him for. I sent him a small gift basket, and heard nothing back about it. I figured he was just busy....About a week ago, his wife gave birth, so I sent a small gift to him and his family...and didn't hear anything back. I asked him yesterday thru email if he received a package from me, and he completely ignored the question. Now I'm worried I offended him in some way...is it in poor taste to send small gifts like that to a boss? We have a good working relationship, but perhaps he sees it as a bribe? Any thoughts?
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I think it is in very proper taste to send a gift. And I would have done the same thing you did - if you don't get a thank you from him then I'd want to know if he received it. Because it could have been delivered to the wrong person, and then you'd never know. It sounds like he is the one who is short on manners.
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