"If he doesn't like it, next year get him two really bad ties, and make him appreciate your good taste this year a little more," Raven suggests, with a laugh. She has no idea what kind of relationship the man has with his boss, but if it's close enough to buy him a fancy birthday tie, it has to be close enough to share a little joke.

She shakes his hand, smiling back at him. "You're welcome, I'm glad to help! I'm Raven. And I'm afraid I have to admit I'm not as nice as you, I'm only shopping for myself."