Surprises? So overrated. Don’t waste your money, time, and energy wowing girls on your list with stuff they’ll never use — and will likely return. Instead, find out what she really wants with DailyCandy’s guide to asking the right questions.

What size are you?
Vans shearling slip-ons keep toes warm in style, while Spring & Clifton’s Over Land and Over Sea sweater covers even more territory. If asking for measurements is awkward, get Diane Merrick’s cashmere wrap.

Coffee or tea?
She’ll love to use (and just stare at) a Rowenta Jasper Morrison’s coffee machine or a Mono teapot with strainer, tray, and warmer. If she goes both ways, get her a set of Illy cups from the Jeff Koons collection or a set of Feeling thermal mugs.

When’s your next vacation?
Kidnap her to Vegas! Pack her up in a Cole Haan leather bucket tote, a sleek carryon that’ll give her first-to-have-it bragging rights. For the long flight she’ll dig Catherine Tough’s cashmere travel pillow with lavender. Tiger might also want to stash her winnings in a leopard print rolly from Target.

Leave the house much?
Well why should she when she’s got a snuggly robe and a pair of My Sweet Feet slippers? A shadow-casting Lumen tree and a Henri Bendel pomegranate candle from Bath & Body Works sets the stay-at-home mood even more.

Gold or silver?
The Moea Heremiti ring adds naturey flair, as does Amy Shutt’s octopus necklace. For silver, Wasabi Jewelry’s colorful necklaces are way festive (323-653-2941). Likes both, does she? Jester Swink’s Mixmetal necklace will oblige. As will Me & Ro’s Tibetan Flower ring.

Do you like candy?
Duh. Like you need to ask. Jonathan Adler’s Fondue for Two tastes as divine as it looks. For the not-chocolate-inclined, get a box of pâte de fruit from Boule.

And if she says “no” to that last one, cross her off your list.

Want more inspiration? We’ve done Gift Guides for Girls in all of our editions today.