15 things to consider when gift-giving

Tis the season!

What the person you're gifting something may need (maybe they just moved into a new apartment and need some basic kitchen supplies)
The person you're gifting something's favorite color (this can influence most gifts you get them)
The person you're gifting something's favorites in general and see if you can combine them (I, for instance, once received an amazing shirt of Star Trek: TNG characters in the style of the Friends promotional pic with umbrellas)
Any absolute nos the person you're gifting something may have (e.g. an allergy or an activity they detest)
The person you're gifting something's hobbies (Do they need new dice for their D&D campaign? Maybe they'd love new yarn for their latest sweater project.)
Places the person you're gifting something shops at frequently (chances are, they'd love a gift card to there)
Things that comfort the person you're gifting something (e.g. a stuffed animal or a favorite candy)
Anything the person you're gifting something has explicitly said they want (good to check if anyone else has gotten them this already)
Is the person you're gifting something getting you something? If not, this may make them awkward. If they are, maybe agree to set a budget together so one person doesn't go overboard
Steer away from clothes where you need a size--guesswork is difficult and sizes vary so wildly (things like scarves though make great gifts and you don't need a size [also, this is just based on my experience])
The person you're gifting something's fandoms (this can branch into things from a Cameo to a mug to a book)
If the person you're gifting something collects anything (this can be tricky though as you don't want to get them something they already have)
Things the person you're gifting something likes to do and what can assist in that (could be as simple as going out so you get them an Uber/Lyft gift card)
Things the person you're gifting something has said they'd like to try (whether that be a new candy or kickboxing)
Things that the person you're gifting something finds exciting (e.g. concerts or roller coasters)

(Prompt by me)

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