Christmas Gifts

These days, it seems there's a tip jar everywhere...your coffee place (even chains), your dry cleaner, your daycare.  I've heard the term "tips" was actually an acronym for "To Insure Prompt Service," but grammatically speaking, wouldn't it be "ensure"?  Ei...

It’s that time of year for giving gifts, but if you look at different cultures around the world there are different superstitions about giving gifts. Sometimes they’re outright taboos. For example: Don’t give gifts with sharp objects like a knife, scissors or letter opener. It sends harsh energy to the receiver. It could even sever the friendship.

Flickr via Wylio/Getty ImagesWe've all received Christmas gifts that come with good intentions, but leave you wondering what were they thinking?  Like the mother-in-law who gives her daughter-in-law an ironing board for Christmas.  How about that hand sanitizer your work buddy left on your desk???  Hmmm...  here are a few ideas on how to avoid giving bad gifts.