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Ask about the work happening now, avoid unapproved installation projects, and choose a move-in gift that helps without creating another box to manage.

Keep workplace gifts modest and optional, use information people have chosen to share, and avoid turning a polite gesture into a personal or professional obligation.

Bring a small thank-you that can be set aside, avoid unexpected serving duties, and handle food, flowers, and alcohol with the host's preferences in mind.

Work backward from the handoff, separate confirmed pickup from hoped-for shipping, and choose a gift that does not make your deadline someone else's problem.

Set a complete birthday budget, choose a gift that feels finished, and avoid letting group plans or last-minute extras decide what you spend.