Is a bottle of liquor a good holiday gift for a boss?

Dear Rebecca,

Sincerely,

Liquor in the workplace.

Dear Liquor in the Workplace,

Most places of business frown on alcohol. Your gift may be viewed in negatively. Plus, it could appear as apple polishing. If you are remarkably close to your boss, you could give him/her something a bit less questionable, like homemade cookies.

Sincerely,

Rebecca

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