How to give gifts like a professional

This professional gift giver says there are ways to give better presents. The first tip? Don't give gifts around the holidays.

We interviewed John Ruhlin in 2016. Companies hire him to give presents to their clients. Ruhin also takes on gift giving etiquette so that gifts don't seem obligatory or seem to have strings attached.

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