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Gift Basket Etiquette
Whether you are giving a gift basket as a condolence to a friend or a thank-you for a client, here are tips you need to know about gift baskets.
Gift Basket Etiquette
Whether you are giving a gift basket as a condolence to a friend or a thank-you for a client, here are tips you need to know about gift baskets.
- Choose a basket appropriate for the event or occasion.
- Consider the preferences of the recipient and select one that reflects his or her personality.
- Look for gift baskets that emulate your relationship with the recipient. Is it for business or friends?
- If you are taking a basket to a location other than an office or residence—such as a funeral home, hospital, or school—first make sure they can accept such baskets.
- When sending corporate gift baskets around the holidays, keep them as ethnically and religiously impartial as possible.
- Avoid sending any gift basket that could embarrass either party or be misunderstood.
- While wine gift baskets are popular, especially as a hostess or wedding gift, ensure the recipient is not restricted by age, religion, or diet.
- The best rule of thumb regarding gift basket giving is to use your best judgment. A personalized beer gift basket may be appropriate for a loyal client, while your assistant may misconstrue a spa gift basket.