Don’t know the answer? Well, you’ll have to read this article to find out what? Save yourself from shame and save the recipient from curl eyebrows.
 The worthless item- Now you have to get your boss a gift (suppose the recipient is a male), you'll head to some online store or a retail store near by and look for items that men like. And after a while you will finally grab a pair of boxing gloves! You know what your boss just hates that sport.
The useless item. Clueless on the interest of your boss or your client (suppose the recipient is a male), you head on a number of stores featuring "items that men like." After several minutes you finally grab the best item you could ever find: the most costly boxing gloves! Guess what? Your boss hates the sport.
Instructional tapes and videos. Even if you know that the recipient of the gift is a big fan of Yoga or Pilates or any exercise you see on instructional tapes and videos, it is not suitable to give him or her such gifts. Why? You are not sure that that tapes you are giving is not on his gathering. He or she may thank you but you are just wasting your money.
Items "seen on TV!" Ah! Yes, you have seen the George Foreman Grill or the Magic Chef and you want to give one to your client or boss. But what if he hates boxing and grilling, and sports and cooking in general? What if he has already a George Foreman Grill or the Magic Chef? It is easy to call those numbers on your screen but it is hard to tell if the recipient has it or not... or will love it or not.
As cheap a rock. A $5 dollar bill may take you somewhere but it will not positively provide you much of a choice when thinking of corporate gift. Sure, you may get somewhat out of it but would you think the recipient would be happy for it?
Apparel. Unless it is a $100 necktie, you might as well find something else. A coat could cost to too much. Yes, you may want to impress the recipient, but do you know accurately his size? Do you think the recipient will wear it? Do you really know that he likes the color or the type of clothing you will give? There is no trouble with giving apparel or clothing; that is if you live with the recipient. But since it is a corporate gift, it is kind of awkward site when your boss wears a coat or a sweater you give. A necktie would be okay since it can be tactfully hidden under his coat but still it is a risk you have to take. Better yet, give a gift certificate or gift voucher.
Langerie. Lingerie? As a corporate gift? Okay, you are single and she (your client or your co-worker) is single as well… You are so temped to buy her lingerie... Stop right there because you can put yourself in deep trouble if you continue. Have you ever heard about the term, "pestering?" Be careful.
Handmade gift. So you want your gift to have your personal touch? Or you want to save some money with the gift you will give? Whether you are super talented or have all the time in the world to make the gift on your own, it is never sensible to do it. Why? Two reasons: One, you will end up spending too much on materials and tools than by buying a ready-made on the store, and two, you will end up giving up your sleep in replace to finishing the gift.
A thoughtless thoughtfulness. Chocolate or gourmet gift basket is so appealing but if the recipient is diabetic, then would you think he or she will be touched or will ever be thankful on what you have given? Or you have decided to give a book on "how to lose weight' or "how to become successful" to your colleague. Even though your intentions are pure and your principles is clean, you stay away from these kinds of gifts.
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