Situation
Your colleague is leaving the company after 5 years. Your team wants to give a farewell gift. There are three options:
- Option A: A personalized photo album of team memories
- Option B: A gift voucher for a high-end restaurant
- Option C: A smartwatch
Gợi ý thảo luận
| Option | Ưu điểm | Nhược điểm |
|---|---|---|
| A. Photo album | Ý nghĩa sâu sắc; lưu giữ kỷ niệm; chi phí hợp lý | Mất thời gian chuẩn bị; có thể không thực dụng |
| B. Gift voucher | Thực tế; đồng nghiệp tự chọn thời điểm; trải nghiệm đặc biệt | Thiếu tính cá nhân; có thể quên sử dụng |
| C. Smartwatch | Quà sang trọng; hữu ích hàng ngày; thể hiện sự trân trọng | Đắt tiền; có thể đồng nghiệp đã có; khó chọn kiểu dáng |
Bài trả lời mẫu
"These are all thoughtful gift ideas. Let me consider each one. Option A — a personalized photo album would be very sentimental. After five years of working together, there must be many wonderful memories worth preserving. We could include photos from team outings, office celebrations, and important milestones. The downside is that it takes considerable time and effort to collect photos and design the album.
Option B — a restaurant gift voucher is practical and gives our colleague the flexibility to enjoy a nice dinner whenever they want. It's a simple yet enjoyable experience. However, it might feel somewhat impersonal for someone who has been with us for five years.
Option C — a smartwatch is a premium gift that shows how much we value our colleague. It's useful for everyday life — tracking fitness, receiving notifications, and managing schedules. But smartwatches are expensive, and we might not know their preferred brand or style.
I'd go with Option A — the photo album, but with a twist. We could create a digital photo album with a video montage and also include handwritten messages from every team member. This combination makes it both memorable and personal, which I think matters most for a farewell gift."
Từ vựng nổi bật
- sentimental — giàu tình cảm
- milestones — cột mốc quan trọng
- flexibility — sự linh hoạt
- premium gift — quà cao cấp
- with a twist — với điểm mới lạ