@tweezak Unless it is being given to a small child. 50 singles to spend at Target means more than a $50 bill that her mom will just take and put in savings.
@tweezak@yakkoTDI LOL. The mercenary now 8 year old told me last year? The year before? He wanted his $20 in $1 bills because it was more money. After we reviewed basic math he informed me, as if I was stupid, that it was more because there was less money to loose when he got change for his purchase.
Definitely some sort of pet, especially if they don’t have one already. Nothing says “I care about you!” like some unwanted new responsibility that will last around 10 years or so.
@mehvid1 “Hey Chuck, congratulations on being with the company for 5 years. I got a really big surprise for you in the back room. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.”
I genuinely love receiving good quality socks as a gift. It’s something I’m going to use nearly every day and they wear out quickly enough that I can always use more of them.
If you know their dietary issues well enough, favorite foods (of theirs) have the decided advantage in not saddling them with Yet Another Goddamn Thing To Keep Track Of ForFeckingEver.
Today was my mom’s birthday and I got her this beautiful dish garden. I mean what else do you get the woman who’s got everything! Actually, chocolate would have been given also but when I called in the order they were out! Delivery was the only option while I’m recovering from Covid, that wouldn’t have been a very thoughtful gift.
@Kyeh Thanks for the well wishes. I’m pretty much over it. Just waking up every day with a headache and still very sleepy. It’s been a full 4 weeks now and one of my Drs that I just happened to see yesterday said that I most likely have “Long Covid”. I didn’t know that was a REAL thing, I’ve just started reading about it, well let’s say I have it pinned to read about it shortly. STILL procrastinating. Lol
@Lynnerizer Yeah, I’m vaxxed and boosted to the max, so if I did catch Covid I think it would be mild, but the symptoms they describe for “long Covid” are what worry me - they sound like a real bummer.
Use to be a gift card but will now be Meh One Day Birthday Rosé (+gift card probably)
@ladyhawke001 It’s not a bad idea. Have some wines around to give away.
Dessert
Cash: the gift card that proves you put absolutely no thought into it.
@tweezak Unless it is being given to a small child. 50 singles to spend at Target means more than a $50 bill that her mom will just take and put in savings.
@tweezak @yakkoTDI LOL. The mercenary now 8 year old told me last year? The year before? He wanted his $20 in $1 bills because it was more money. After we reviewed basic math he informed me, as if I was stupid, that it was more because there was less money to loose when he got change for his purchase.
Definitely some sort of pet, especially if they don’t have one already. Nothing says “I care about you!” like some unwanted new responsibility that will last around 10 years or so.
@sicc574 And always make sure they know nothing about the animal they are getting, so it doesn’t get proper care.
I really don’t miss working for a pet store.
@sicc574 And if they have allergies - bonus! Give them the animal and a bottle of antihistamines.
@sicc574 @TheCO2 And if it’s a small animal that will die quickly without company, just sell them one.
@sicc574 @werehatrack That’s right. Who cares about the animals, anyway?
Don’t buy anything. Give a sexual favor, oh wait, maybe I’m thinking of anniversary presents….
@mehvid1 “Hey Chuck, congratulations on being with the company for 5 years. I got a really big surprise for you in the back room. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.”
@TheCO2 Not a work anniversary, maybe. But whatever floats your coworker’s boat, I guess….
A $5 coupon code.
I genuinely love receiving good quality socks as a gift. It’s something I’m going to use nearly every day and they wear out quickly enough that I can always use more of them.
If you know their dietary issues well enough, favorite foods (of theirs) have the decided advantage in not saddling them with Yet Another Goddamn Thing To Keep Track Of ForFeckingEver.
When you’re an old fart, you understand this.
I’d be thrilled with an IRK. But I’ve also been told I’m a little odd.
I prefer to give only useful gifts, so if I didn’t get a birthday wishlist, I usually give money. This is something that will always come in handy.
Today was my mom’s birthday and I got her this beautiful dish garden. I mean what else do you get the woman who’s got everything! Actually, chocolate would have been given also but when I called in the order they were out! Delivery was the only option while I’m recovering from Covid, that wouldn’t have been a very thoughtful gift.
@Lynnerizer Beautiful!
I’m sorry you’re sick, though.
@Kyeh Thanks for the well wishes. I’m pretty much over it. Just waking up every day with a headache and still very sleepy. It’s been a full 4 weeks now and one of my Drs that I just happened to see yesterday said that I most likely have “Long Covid”. I didn’t know that was a REAL thing, I’ve just started reading about it, well let’s say I have it pinned to read about it shortly. STILL procrastinating. Lol
@Lynnerizer Yeah, I’m vaxxed and boosted to the max, so if I did catch Covid I think it would be mild, but the symptoms they describe for “long Covid” are what worry me - they sound like a real bummer.