New coworker. New client. Your cousin’s partner you’re meeting for the second time. You want to give something kind, but you have absolutely no idea what they like.

Welcome to the most common gifting problem there is. The good news: there’s a way to give something personal without pretending you’re a mind reader.

Stop guessing, start suggesting

The old move was to grab a generic gift card and hope for the best. The better move is to make an educated, friendly suggestion instead of a final decision. With GiftBetter, you suggest a St. Louis spot you think they might love, and here’s the key part: they can keep it or swap it for any participating spot on the shop.

That changes everything. Your suggestion shows thought and effort. Their option to swap means there’s no risk if you guessed wrong. It’s the gifting equivalent of “no pressure, but I think you’d love this.”

Anchor the gift in something you do know

You may not know their taste, but you usually know something. Use it:

• They mentioned a neighborhood they live in? Suggest a spot nearby.
• They’re always talking about a food? Point the gift in that direction.
• You know nothing at all? A coffee shop is the universal safe pick. Everyone has a use for a great local cafe.

Say the quiet part out loud

Honestly, acknowledging the guess makes the gift warmer. “I wasn’t sure of your go-to, so here’s a nudge toward one of mine. Swap it for your actual favorite.” Add that as your note, maybe with a photo or GIF, and the gift suddenly has a personality. GiftBetter lets you attach a note, photo, video, or GIF, so the honesty arrives with a smile.

Keep it low-stakes

A smaller amount keeps things comfortable when you don’t know someone well, and since GiftBetter cards never expire, there’s no pressure on them to use it fast. It sits in their inbox until the right evening comes along.

Not knowing their taste isn’t a gifting failure. Guessing and hoping is. Suggest something local, give them the choice, and let the note carry the warmth. Start at giftbetter.com and give where you live.