Did your office mate give you a gift?

Nearly half of office workers plan to get co-workers holiday gifts this year — but only 36 percent expect one in return, according to a survey.

Women were more likely to say they would give out presents to colleagues. While only 37 percent of men said they planned to get presents for colleagues, 58 percent of women said they expected to give a holiday gift.

“Typically people that do give gifts enjoy giving them, they’re not necessarily looking for something in return,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of staffing service OfficeTeam, which sponsored the survey. “They may like to receive gifts but may not expect to.”

The youngest employees in the office — those between 18 and 34 — also were the likeliest to say they planned to give a gift to a co-worker (62 percent) and expected to receive one (51 percent) this holiday season.

Associated Press