How do I become better at buying presents? I procrastinate every xmas because I can't decide what to buy people, the biggest obstacle, I worry the recipient won't like it. Need a breakthrough, what's your super gift-buying workflow?
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posted by razzman
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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My brother is going to prison in December, possibly for a decade or more. What can I do for him, both emotionally and practically?
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posted by gregoryg
on Nov 14, 2012 -
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A triathlete friend of mine has been serving, for free, as my running coach for a while, and it's time to say thank you—with presents. But what?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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'Tis the season, yet again. Please recommend some lovely holiday gifts I can give that are useful, not wasteful. Picky specifics inside!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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Someone I care for deeply is splitting up with his wife and moving into his own apartment. They have been together for 8 years, and he was married before as well, so he hasn't lived on his own very much in his adult life. I'd like to send him something incredible.
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posted by nosila
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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One for the ladies - should I get my unemployed girlfriend some nice jewelery, or some nice green cash?
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posted by smoothvirus
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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[Xmas Filter] I'm doing my Christmas shopping, and I'm a bit stuck on what I need to get my mother. She likes culinary-cultural history books, preferably with recipes. Suggestions?
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posted by Weebot
on Dec 9, 2008 -
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If my wife hosts a baby shower, fairly large (30+ people) for her friend (with all the expense, labour and effort that requires) would she still be expected to give a present to her friend on top of this?
posted by iTristan
on Jun 11, 2006 -
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Is there a good way to go about returning or exhanging gifts without embarrassing anybody? [MI]
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posted by bonheur
on Jan 3, 2005 -
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