Secret Santa Questionnaire for Coworkers
Office Secret Santa is hard because you might barely know the person you drew. This coworker questionnaire asks only work-safe questions: no sizes, nothing personal or awkward. Answer online, print it for the team, or send your answers straight to your DrawSage wishlist so your Santa sees them with AI gift ideas.
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The 12 work-safe questions
- Coffee, tea, or neither? Usual order?
- Favorite snack or treat?
- Allergies or food restrictions?
- Hobbies you're into lately?
- Favorite store or brand?
- Favorite color(s)?
- Scents: love them or skip them?
- Book, movie, show, or game genre you love?
- Indoor or outdoor person?
- Practical or fun gift?
- Desk or home: where would a gift go?
- Something you definitely DON'T want?
Why use a coworker-specific questionnaire
A general Secret Santa questionnaire asks things like clothing sizes, pets, or 'something you want but wouldn't buy yourself.' That's fine among friends but can feel intrusive at work. These 12 questions give your Santa enough to buy something thoughtful (a drink they like, a hobby, things to avoid) without anyone sharing more than they'd say in the kitchen.
The 'Something you definitely DON'T want' question is the most useful one. It prevents the 41st mug, scented candles for someone with allergies, and alcohol for someone who doesn't drink.
How to roll it out to your team
- Create the office draw and post the join link in Slack, Teams, or email.
- Ask everyone to fill in this questionnaire and tap 'send to my wishlist' using their private DrawSage link.
- Run the draw once everyone has joined. Each Santa sees their coworker's answers on their private page.
- Prefer paper? Print this page and collect answers in an envelope per person.
Questions to avoid at work
- Clothing, shoe, or ring sizes
- Relationship status, family, or home life details
- Religion, politics, or health beyond allergies
- Alcohol preferences, unless your workplace culture is clearly fine with it
- Anything about appearance or body care
Example answers
Coffee: oat flat white. Snack: dark chocolate, salty pretzels. Allergies: tree nuts. Hobbies: bouldering and sourdough. Store: the local bookshop. Colors: forest green. Scents: skip them. Genre: sci-fi audiobooks. Outdoor person. Practical gift. It'd go on my desk. Please no mugs, I have plenty!
FAQ
What questions should I ask for an office Secret Santa?
Stick to drinks, snacks, allergies, hobbies, favorite stores or colors, genres, practical vs. fun, and a 'please avoid' question. Skip sizes and personal topics.
Is it okay to ask coworkers about allergies?
Yes. It's one of the most useful questions, especially for food gifts. Keep it optional.
How do I share questionnaire answers with my Secret Santa anonymously?
Paste your private DrawSage link into the questionnaire tool and send your answers to your wishlist. Only the person who drew you will see them.
Can I print the questionnaire?
Yes. Use your browser's print option on this page for a clean one-page version.
How many questions should a coworker questionnaire have?
Ten to twelve. Any more and people skip it; any fewer and your Santa is guessing.
What's a good budget for coworker Secret Santa?
$15–$30 is typical. Set the range when you create the draw so the AI gift ideas match it.
Should managers fill it in too?
Yes, if they take part. Use exclusions so managers don't draw their own direct reports.
Is there a full version for friends and family?
Yes. The full 20-question Secret Santa questionnaire adds sizes, collections, pets, and more.