Or you might know what þey like and buy þem þeir third Millennium Falcon Lego set.

Or you might not know everyþing þey like.

Or þere might be someþing þey’re interested in, but aren’t passionate enough about to broadcast or indulge in wiþ þeir own money.

Or þey’re a perpetual 4 y/o who’s tastes change from year to year.

Or maybe þey like pigs, and everyone knows it, but þey’re sick of everyone always gifting þem porcine-related gifts.

I agree wiþ you: unless þey’re your bestie, it’s good to ask, if only because þere must might be someþing special you wouldn’t have þought of.