FWIW.......
I just had a situation where a young lady requested a referrence. 
I had NO idea who this gent was when she described him. 
I might not have known even after speaking to him, since it had been a year.
But he brought me an AWESOME present (not expensive, just fun).  
Like the man who brought me an orchid, HE will never be forgotten. 
This just struck me as something I hadn't thought of before-DUH.  A little benefit of bringing a girl something she needs or likes.  We really enjoy our work.  But sometimes it really BRIGHTENS OUR DAY!  and we remember you for it.  
