thank
As terrible as the previous gift was, we’d much rather have that than this. We’re not entirely sure what it is. Is it supposed to be a Christmas tree ornament or something? If it is, it’s a really crummy ornament. What, did the manufacturer run out of ink before their printers could add the S onto the end of “thank?”
We’ll grant that shopping for others, especially people with whom you don’t have a personal relationship, can be difficult. So, if that’s the case, what’s wrong with giving them cold, hard cash? It’s not like your staff going to take offense to it, especially if they’re underpaid already.