I have an interesting situation that happened last month that I'd like some expert insight on...

My boss is in her early 50s. I'll call her "Eileen". She is married, above average attractive, slim, outgoing, yet fairly conservative and, because of her position in the company, she is mostly reserved. We have what I would call a cordial working relationship. I have a great deal of respect for her.

Last month for my birthday she gave me a pair of red paisley boxer shorts.

How should I interpret the gift? She hasn't made any flurtatious suggestions at work yet I feel as though she was trying to send me a message. Needless to say, I haven't told my wife about the gift.

I have NO INTENTION about saying anything to Eileen other than "thank you" (risk is too high to do otherwise) but the true intent behind the gift is very intriguing to me.

What do you all think?

rabbit