You can tell a lot about someone by looking at what's on top of his or her desk. So if you're hoping to get a nice desktop accessory for the executive on your list, you might want to find some excuse to see the desk in their office.

If the executive lacks something you know an executive should have, then you can consider buying it and extending it to them as a gift.

How do you determine what constitutes a good desk accessory? Well, if you keep functionality in mind, then you won't be led astray. Staplers, file holders, timepieces, pen holders, pencil sharpeners, floppy disk organizers, radios, calendars, photo holders, business card filers, stationery, hole punchers and more can be considered when looking for desk accessories for executives.

Again, you've got to know what the executive already has on his or her desk before you can make a suitable choice. For instance, nobody needs two staplers. If you buy a top of the line stapler and the executive already has one, he or she will likely confine yours to an empty drawer. You'll need to watch for clues to ensure that you buy the right desk accessories-only with careful observation will you be successful.

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