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Step 1
Observe your co-worker's personality, noting things such as hobbies, favorite restaurants and what they typically do on the weekends.
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Step 2
Bring up such topics in passing conversation to gain more knowledge on what types of things they would enjoy.
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Step 3
Ask them about their own shopping habits and how they figure out what they want to get for everyone on their list for Christmas/the holidays. This can be important because if they say they make it a habit to never buy gift certificates because they're too impersonal and don't show any thought, then don't buy your co-worker a gift certificate.
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Step 4
Observe their office and take note of anything they may need or be lacking that a normal office may have like a calendar, picture frames or even a small fountain.
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Step 5
Think about what time period they're at in their lives. If they're recently married, gift certificates to major department stores would be greatly appreciated. If they've recently joined a book club, an Amazon gift card could be a hit.









