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'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?

'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?
BBC Business Wednesday 02 September 2026, 23:25 UTC 1 min read
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Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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