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17 Nonbasic Gifts To Get For Acquaintances You Barely Know

We've all got 'em. Here's how to shop for 'em.
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Editor, Newsroom Labs, HuffPost

The holidays are a wonderful time to shower your loved ones with thoughtful gifts. That said, every passing year seems to bring more and more random people into your life. How are you supposed to impress your boyfriend’s mom’s cousins with your gift-giving skills when you barely even know them?

Say no more. We all have a few acquaintances we need to get presents for, whether they’re in the office Secret Santa pool or at your new girlfriend’s holiday party. Here are the gifts to buy for every random acquaintance in your life, based on how much you know about them.

1
If you've seen them drink whiskey:
Wine Enthusiast Catalog
The Whiskey Wedge by Corksicle, $17.95 at Wine Enthusiast
2
If you can't just write them a check:
Jewelry Candles
Christmas Memories Cash Money Candles, $24.95 at Jewelry Candles. Each candle comes with a mystery cash prize inside.
3
If you know their first initial:
ShopDaisyJewelry Etsy
Gold Hand Stamped Initial Necklace, $28 on Etsy
4
If they look like they need a drink:
Urban Outfitters
Essential Wall Mounted Bottle Opener, $14 at Urban Outfitters
5
If they have a sense of humor:
EmersonSoaps Etsy
Lump of Coal Soap, $8 on Etsy
6
If you know they own a smartphone:
Urban Outfitters
Game of Phones Card Game, $22 at Urban Outfitters
7
If they own a cat:
WaterStreetDesign Etsy
Cat Pin, $2.50 on Etsy
8
If they never stop talking about brunch:
Uncommon Goods
Bloody Mary Diagram Glassware, $25 at Uncommon Goods
9
If they don't leave their house on weekends:
TJ Maxx
Majestic Plush Fleece Robe, $29.99 at T.J. Maxx
10
If they're a dog lover:
VitruvianSculpture Etsy
Dog Ornament Set, $22 on Etsy
11
If they're a coffee addict:
Target
Clay Art Stackable Mug 15oz Porcelain, $5.99 at Target
12
If they like sweet treats:
Walmart
Mason Jar Cookie Triple Chocolate, $9 at Walmart
13
If they wear rings:
Bed Bath Beyond
Kate Spade New York Posy Court Small Heart Dish in Blush, $19.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
14
If their office is freezing cold:
Kohls
Sonoma Goods for Life Sherpa Throw, $19.99 at Kohl's
15
If they love a good stress reliever:
Uncommon Goods
Bubble Wrap Calendar, $27 at Uncommon Goods
16
If they have a beard:
LittleFlowerSoapCo Etsy
Beard Care Kit, $45 on Etsy
17
If they love TV:
Amazon
Roku Express, $29 on Amazon

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