What to give to her husband.
Do not ask him direct questions: "Do you want me to give you this shirt?" At best, you'll hear a listless answer: "Well, come on." Of course, you can calm down on this, but do not expect confessions like: "Oh, this is exactly what I need!"
Step 1: Get a dossier on your husband. Take a piece of paper and write down a series of antonyms: practical-romantic, for home-for yourself, for a machine-for work. And then choose from this list what is closest to your husband.
Progress 2: Direct indirect examination. Nenarokom tell me that your girlfriend is going to give to her husband and wait for the reaction. Show a few things and ask: "How are you?" Just do not admit why you need such information. Let it be better to write off everything about women's unpredictability than they will guess and spoil you and surprise yourself.
Progress 3: If none of the options are suitable - lead the husband to the store. For example, in the technical department, to supposedly look at the hair iron. Pay attention to what will interest your spouse. Before he stops and turns in his hands - this is what you need.
Universal gifts: a scarf, a sweater, gloves, a purse, a flash drive, a ticket for the match of your favorite team.
What to give to children.
Here everything is quite easy. What kind of mother does not know what her child dreams about? Especially if she has Father Frost, who can be written, as well as a kindergarten teacher. In order not to question the child yourself, persuade the teacher or teacher to do a survey: what would I like to receive as a gift for the new year. With teenagers is somewhat more complicated. They are unlikely to agree to send Santa Claus even SMS, but they can ask you to buy them a new mobile phone or computer. Attach to this some surprise - and an excellent gift for the New Year is ready! One more tip is the friends of your teenage children. Look at what they have, what your offspring do not have, and act! Surely get to the point!
Universal gifts: developing games, books, soft toys, skates, rollers, designers, mobile phone, trip to Disneyland.
What to give to parents.
I bet that my mom and dad, of course, will tell you "we do not need anything" and will be terribly proud of themselves. If they knew how much this made life difficult for us! Well, act differently. It's time to secretly conduct a "search."
Pay attention to the shelf with cosmetics. Spirits "Red Moscow", which you gave my mother in the 8th grade, it's high time to throw it away. And put in their place, for example, the famous Chanel number 5. Has my mother-in-law finished the cream? Is not it an idea for a gift?
Look at the kitchen. Frying pans, pots, bowls ... all this for certain can be replaced. A good option is a technique that simplifies life. However, vegetable cutters, juicers and toasters are worth giving only if you are firmly sure that your parents will use them.
Open the wardrobe. Papin sweater is time to take to the cottage, and my mother's skirt looks like a rag? Go to the store: scarves, slippers with fur and beautiful home clothes - also almost a win-win option.
Surely your parents have repeatedly shared with you memories of how they gloriously spent their leisure time in the old days. Since then, their main entertainment was going to the store and watching TV? This is not the case. Give the former theater-goers tickets to the theater, for those who like to eat deliciously - an evening at the restaurant, moviegoers - a collection of rare films.
Universal gifts: a photo album with your photos, kitchen utensils, towels, a set of bed linen, cosmetics.
What to give a friend.
There is a golden rule: give a friend what they really want to buy yourself. And be guided by them. Of course, you need to act within the reasonable: take into account the possible difference between your interests and life principles and do not forget about tact. Even a very close person should not be hinted by the presentation on his shortcomings - wrinkles, dandruff, excess weight. However, with the best friends it's much easier: they usually make orders with pleasure. We, however, pay them the same. Whom else should I ask to buy an anti-cellulite cream (not my husband in the end!).
What to give to the headmistress.
It is known that the boss man and the boss woman, as they say, are two big differences. If a man forgives you a cute pig, presented for the New Year, then the woman will take it as a hint. So do not take chances. Present boss should be either neutral - a beautiful pen, business card, pencil, or incredibly stylish and exactly meet her tastes. "Search with interrogation" will not help here, but "shadowing" is exactly what you need.
Look closely at what accessories she wears. Of course, you can not buy her a scarf Hermes, but beautiful jewelry to choose - quite.
Remember what she's talking about when she does not give you an assignment and does not swear at you? About your dog? Fish? The car? You certainly will not be mistaken if you buy a funny thematic figure - a funny doggy or a racing car in scale 1: 1000. And the boss will certainly appreciate your attention and knowledge about her interests.
And, finally, think what flowers she loves most? There is nothing more original than fresh flowers in the midst of winter. As an option, a houseplant in a pot is suitable.
How to give.
The most pragmatic person for the New Year is becoming sentimental. Everybody wants magic, proof of love and fulfillment of desires. Koldov can be so: to slip gifts under a pillow or shove in woolen striped knee socks. Hang on a tree or leave in prominent places. To pack a surprise, silk ribbons, and tinsel, and feathers, parchment, beads, and bells will suit. Do not forget to prepare a few "extra" gifts for casual guests - for the New Year can happen anything.