April Masini is Ask April, founder of Relationship Advice Forum, a New York City-based relationship and etiquette expert, says, “lingerie is not an appropriate gift for your boss. Nor is perfume or jewelry. A simple rule of thumb is, if it can be worn or if it’s sprayed or rubbed on the body, like moisturizer or cologne, it’s too personal for your boss or your colleagues. The meaning may be misconstrued as too personal and beyond the scope of a professional relationship. A book, a chess set, or a food product is perfect.”
