Is it OK to get a co-worker a gift? Should you buy your boss ... told USA TODAY. Group gifts can be a nice option, giving people the choice to participate if they want to or not, she said.

Okay, now that we've got a handle on that, go forth and navigate office social politics with confidence! (And FYI, if you need some gift ideas for your coworker or your boss, we've got quite a few of ...

You spend the majority of your day with your coworkers, and if you like them enough ... Another person you're probably thinking about gifting is your boss. Though not always easy to come by ...