Originally Posted by
steveman518
Walk into a random store and find something neat! That's what I did to finish off my shopping yesterday

I also find that a mountain of chocolate and booze seems to be universally appreciated

As a non-drinker with food allergies, I think the chocolate and booze doesn't sound like such a good idea. How do I know if I am spending/sending some that the recipient won't drop right into the trash?
My goal is to find something new that the recipient will also think is neat. In order to do that, I need a little more info than the recipient's desire for a surprise.