Awkward Gift Guides

When someone says they want nothing, the difficult part is deciding whether to take the request literally or mark the […]

Shopping for someone who seems to own everything is less about finding an object they have missed and more about

Should you bring a gift on a first date? The short answer is: probably not. For a first meeting—whether it’s

Congratulations—you have a graduate to honor, but you do not know them well. Maybe it is your friend’s child, a

You’ve been dating for a few weeks, and their birthday is coming up. You want to give something, but you’re

Yes, bring a gift. For a first meeting with your partner’s parents, a gift is expected, but the wrong one

Is perfume too personal to give as a gift? The short answer is: It depends on your relationship, but for

A neighbor who helps you with a practical problem deserves a sincere thank-you, but you want to avoid anything that

You’ve been on a few dates. Things feel good—but you’re not quite sure where you stand. When their birthday or

Meeting your partner’s family for the first time—or the fifth—can feel like navigating a social minefield. You want to bring