Will the gift actually reach their hands? Or is it going to be tossed? Just wondering.
207021
I've heard they give them to charities and hospitals, since they get so many gifts and presents.  So, why not donate to the star's favorite charity and write to them and say so?  It would save them the trip.
18007
do NOT give gifts of thanks for your promotion. you EARNED what you got. i know you must feel thankful and all that but they do not expect a gift and its not even really appropriate .the best "gift" you can give them is to continue to do your best and show them you deserve it!
147955
It is very sweet of you. \nI like your gesture.\n\nBut I do not want any gift\nThanks all the same!\n\nI shall send you an email soon.
627417
If the guys went in on the gift... and it's for the couple not just the bride... than give it to her at the rehearsal... have the best man and the maid of honor during the toasts tell them "your bridal party got together to give you this..."  Either that or just attatch a card that all of you signed and put it with the rest of the gifts at the wedding... when they open the rest of the gifts they will get the gift from all of you. \nDon't give it at the shower because the husband and the groomsmen won't be there...
536510
I think that is a really nice idea - besides, that way you know that the person/people receiving it are needy. And you can witness their joy from afar when you know who recieved the gift. What a thoughtful gift.
28785
Honestly, I don't care what the gift is.  As long as it's a meaningful expression of how she feels about me (price and description are really immaterial), personally, I would love it no matter what it is and she wouldn't have to worry about "getting me the wrong thing" or "not getting something good enough".
415434
It's the most special gift you can give someone.\n Not something to be given away lightly.\nMake sure the recipient is worthy!
434454
A perfectly wrapped up gift, with a red bow on, ready for someone to open...\n\nEdited to add that I probably thought of this because of all the adverts for Chirstmas that have started + it's my birthday soon...  if you have asked this after this time of year I would have thought of present as in today, this moment.
493267
Maybe some nice soap would be good, maybe socks?  Your idea sounds great, I'm just trying to add some other thoughts.  I think it so hard to know what they may need, but probably they could use many daily items.\n\nIt's wonderful that you are sending the presents. We, as the regular people of the US, need to reach out in friendship to Afghans and Iraqis.
547849
Sign it from the team. After all, you didn't ask the team in advance if they wanted to give a gift certificate. Also, it is not exactly in the spirit of an end-of-season gift to try to make a point or embarrass people by leaving their names off a gift card.\n\nAnd Erika S is right! Have ALL the girls sign it individually. That would make it a nicer memento, and it's correct that the girls are not at fault for their parents not wanting to chip in.
188287
Simple, give 5 people 1 apple, and give the box w/ an apple in it to the 6th person.  There's nothing in your riddle that states that the apple must be given by hand, and not by box.
304351
The giver might have to pay taxes.  The recipient does not pay taxes:\n\n"If you give people a lot of money or property, you might have to pay a federal gift tax. But most gifts are not subject to the gift tax. For instance, you can give up to the annual exclusion amount ($11,000 in 2005) to a person, every year, without facing any gift taxes, and without the recipient owing an income tax on the gifts. And you can give up to $1,000,000 in gifts, total, in your lifetime, before you start owing the gift tax."\n\nGifts not subject to the Gift Tax: http://www.turbotax.com/articles/TheGiftTax.html?source=ttcommain#notsubject
154352
Did they register somewhere?  If so, pick out something from their registry.  That way you know you are getting them something will want/need.  \n\nI have given things like: flannel sheets, a bottle of champagne and a pair of candles, gift certificates.
425011
If you can take the gifts from each other it is called dirty santa or selfish santa. If you just take the gift you pick I don't know the exact name for that.
670330
I think give them to her when you first see her.  \nI have a five year old and three year old, and I haven't seen some of my friends for a long time.  They don't have kids yet.  I would want to know that they were interested in meeting my kids, or okay with me bringing them along.  Giving a gift is a great way to show that you support her as a mother and you're totally okay with her bringing the kids around.
354118
I would recommend that you try to find out from another Russian about their customs.  I have discovered by experience in foreign countries that gifts can be problematic sometimes!  For example, if you are in Thailand, don't give anything sharp--it's bad luck.  In Taiwan don't give a clock...it's like saying they might die soon.  But, seriously, even the color or the type of flowers can have a meaning to them of which you are totally unaware.\n\nFlowers, though are fairly universal in meaning around the world (once you have the kind and color right).  A local gift of something enduring will give her something to remember and treasure for longer.  Don't give anything that would present a problem with baggage or customs.
432381
Probably laugh and throw it in the trash! Or they send it to the return address.