> cash would be a much better choice. Cash is often spent on normal things (or things the giver might disapprove of e.g. alcohol) rather than "something nice"

> cash would be a much better choice. Cash is often spent on normal things (or things the giver might disapprove of e.g. alcohol) rather than "something nice" -- Gift Cards are a good middle ground between paying someones electric bill or getting them a jacket that doesn't fit or suit their wardrobe.