Awkward Gift Guides

A gift for someone starting a business should support the person without prescribing the business. Productivity tools, branding, or specialized

If someone you care about is moving away, the safest gift is usually one that is easy to pack, easy

If you want to celebrate someone starting a new job, the safest gift is one that supports their daily routine

Asking someone what they want for a gift doesn’t have to ruin the surprise. The trick is to make the

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

For most first dates, do not bring a gift. Showing up on time, choosing a comfortable public setting, and paying

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

You have been dating for a few weeks, their birthday is coming up, and you may not be official yet.

For a first meeting with your partner’s parents, a modest host gift is often thoughtful when they are welcoming you