When is it useful to ask a couple about a gift before buying it?
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Ask before buying when size, compatibility, storage, duplication or personal taste could make the gift difficult to use.
This is especially useful for appliances, large household items and personalised purchases that cannot easily be changed. Offer a small choice or ask a trusted contact with the couple's permission rather than demanding a detailed wish list. Keep the conversation free of pressure about price. A considerate question protects the giver's effort and the recipient's ability to decline an unsuitable item.
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