what would you give someone you didn't know very well as a gift that could still seem personal?
452569
Bath stuff or candles! It never fails! Just try to pick a mild scent...I can't believe how many bath sets I've gotten from people, but they always come in handy! Or a gift certificate to a gas station, I mean...that could be the greatest gift to give now-a-days!
1047686
anything that you want to give to your friend.
164360
HMM, I agree with the rest, The best gift should come from the heart, it need not be any product or material. A Good greeting  from a heart felt wish is enough to make ones day happy!!
169549
depends on the person; how close is to you or how much you care. money is always nice to receive but try to give a gift card or a gift certificate show that there was some thought into the gift. it could be clothing specially if the loved one is using it (lingerie). a favorite meal with a movie its good too. or if he has hobbies show support by getting something related to it. in any case a kiss and a hug will always do. good luck.
228662
whatever you are best at. i am a writer, i leave my hsband notes all over. my husband is more of a gift giver , he does things for me or surprises me with things. surprises *like coming out of work and having my car covered in i love you post its (yep, covered. not good for shy people or eaily embarrased)  :)\n *a handmade card or letter\n* a special gift\n *a favorite picture, framed etc \n\nsomething that is special and meaningful to you will (should) be special to the other person.
735859
Try gifts.com, they should be able to help you.
738628
I dunno really... \nMaybe, gift card, a new pair of clothes.... Maybe.... you can give him a (regular) card....
491906
Find out what her favourite charity is and make a donation - most charities will give you a certificate for this, sponsor a child in a developing country in the name of her and her new husband, plant a tree in her honour, make up a 'memory box' of your time as friends with photos and keepsakes in it, get hold of a digital camera and make a dvd of you and her other closest friends telling her how much she means to you, maybe including some funny stories about her and some  memories of fun times you shared and times you were there for each other, add some of her favourite music to it as well
996971
Well first, they aren't exactly elderly.\nI'd say something personal, like a excersise CD with all their favs on it. A portrait of the family (if a family member), nice frame and all. A trip to a day spa. Or something to compliment a hobby of theirs: scrapbooker? how about a workshop or new tools. computer geek? personalized mouse with their monogram. movie guru? a collection of hard to find movies, or just dvd's of their favorites...........
810235
Marie is right.  If you didn't know her personally, a small gift in her honor to a charity is perfect.  Then give a card to your supervisor letting her know about the gift, and that you're very sorry for her loss.  Maybe you could arrange to have the department (if it's a large enough one) pitch in to send her a basket of fruit or cookies or something.  But whatever you do, do it in the next day or two.
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I think a letter expressing your feeling or treasured moments with her, or is your any kinf of pot, a poem could work as well\n\nGo to the dollar store, buy a nice picture frame and display the letter...add one single rose to that. (if you could afford it),,,,\n\nThat would be the best and most personal gift any woman can receive....something from the heart, and not store bought.
812230
It's not supposed to be about bringing the right gift, originally they brought live turkeys for goodness sake! If you can make a desert or something traditionally english take that! If not stick with the wine and tell them about asking what to bring on the internet, it's the thought that counts after all and you'll have a conversation starter!
484615
without the other clue i would say its  a gift!
245142
I'm the type of person that doesn't like to just give someone a simple old gift, I like to make it a little more exciting than that. Here is one idea. Hopefully you have some time before her birthday. This is what I would do if you have about a month or a little less time before her birthday. Each day, for 21 days, give her a small gift. This could be some makeup, a new purse, some cash, starbucks g/c, a day at the spa, cds, etc. Give her something for each day up until her birthday and then on her actual birthday give her something big, that she has wanted for a while, or something that she would like really like. You could give her a trip to Vegas or Atlantic City, or take her on a cruise, etc. This is where you would decide what to give her, what you think she would like the most.\n\nI think it would be especially neat if the little gifts added up to her final gift. You don't want it to be real obvious what it is going to be, but once she has everything you want her to be able to see the connection. Let's say you are going to give her a cruise. Okay, so you could give her some small (not travel size or it may be too obvious) lotions, shampoos, etc. you could buy her an MP3 player to listen to on the plane, some books, etc. Add things in that would be of interest to her, but also useful for her trip. You could even take her to the mall one day for a shopping trip and get her some pictures in one of those machines, then she could use the picture for her passport. Then on the day of her birthday you could take and wrap the cruise documents in a large box, like a sweeper box or something, then she will open it and it will just be the little envelope with the documents in it. You could also wrap her up a box and inside of it have a clue. You could create a map or use a real map that she has to use to find the next clue, give her hints where the clue is and then she has to hunt for it, it sounds  a little childish but because she will be going on a cruise I think it would still work. Plus, it will be a lot of fun for you and her.\n\nHope this helps!
961307
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.
17813
A giftcard is always a nice idea. Try to find a store he loves and either find a giftcard, or a brand new item he hasn't heard or seen yet.
783237
Someone we know little about.