| 1) Ask the recipient what he/she wants. This of | | | | 6) Give the recipient money to spend in any store |
| course will ruin the element of surprise but at | | | | they want. |
| least the recipient will never be disappointed. | | | | 7) Stick to what you know. If you know the |
| 2) Ask the recipient to create a wish list of at | | | | recipient is a music lover, buy something music |
| least 10 items in various budget ranges | | | | related. A gadget for a gadget lover would make |
| (£5-£10, £10-£15, | | | | sense as well. |
| £15-£20, £20-£25, | | | | 8) If possible, have a nose around the bedroom. |
| £25-£30, £30 plus). There are | | | | Are there signs of anything that you could |
| many online sites and companies who have an | | | | replace? Worn trainers? Ripped T-shirt? However, |
| excellent wish list facility. | | | | be warned, you might get a slap in the face if |
| 3) Ask a close friend or family of the recipient | | | | anyone found out. |
| what she thinks he/she would like. | | | | 9 Look for something that is so unique, the |
| 4) Join online gift ideas forums and ask for other | | | | chances of the recipient already owning one will |
| people's opinions and get some inspiration. Who | | | | be greatly reduced. Of course this will probably |
| knows, someone might have recently bought a | | | | involve spending a bit more time surfing the net |
| gifts for an 18 year old man or 60 year old | | | | and less time on the high street. |
| woman. | | | | 10) Buy the gift with another family member, and |
| 5) Give the recipient a gift voucher to spend in | | | | if you're smart enough, you'll be able to get away |
| their favourite store. | | | | with leaving all the responsibility to them! |