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How to Choose the Perfect Gift: Tips and Etiquette


An elegant gourmet gift basket makes a wonderful and impressive gift for family, friends and business associates.  Gift baskets come in a variety of selections, themes and price points and you want to be sure that you are sending the perfect gift to deliver your sentiments.   Please see our helpful tips below...



To send the perfect gift to family and friends


  1. Consider the tastes and preferences of the person you are sending the gift to.   What do they like, sweet, savoury or both, ready to eat goodies, or do they like cooking?
  2. Choose something unique, something special that communicates your care for the recipient and your sentiments.  
  3. To make a good impression, send a gift that is full of foods and treats, not fillers, and select one that they will enjoy especially if they have special diet needs or food allergies.
  4. The gift basket should be made to order, with fresh ingredients, customizable and assembled with care and attention to detail.  
  5. Choose a company that offers several shipping options so that the gift arrives to the recipient when you want it to.

To send the perfect corporate gift

Gift giving in a corporate environment can build and improve rapport, loyalty and your reputation.  Most often the gift is sent to say thank you or congratulations.  If the gift is for a business colleague or client, there are some rules of etiquette...


  1. Call their company and inquire if they have any restrictions on gift giving.  Some companies have strict    policies and it is advisable to adhere to their rules.  
  2. If there are no restrictions, then select a gift that not only pleases the recipient but one that also enhances the image of your company or organization.  
  3. The gift should be appropriate to their likes and interests and should reflect the relationship you have to the recipient.
  4. If you would like your company logo included, keep it small so that it does not come off as advertising.Have a gift enclosure card attached to avoid the dreaded mystery gift.
  5. Consider any religious dietary restrictions.
  6. Gifts for employees or colleagues are okay, gifts for the boss are not usually okay.
  7. Most business people choose gourmet foods such as coffee, chocolate, salmon, cheese, crackers, and snacks.  
  8. The gift is delivered to the office and while it is usually intended for just the recipient, it is often shared with colleagues.



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