The point is, admittedly, we are hard to decode as to what we want. Coming straight out and saying what we want seems rude - I couldn't do that, so they give four main points on how to figure her out:
Take Mental Notes. Watch her, what she wears, what she watches - it can be a big hint. We may even little hints like "OH THAT DVD LOOKS SO COOL". *guilty*
Interrogation. Ask questions, and LISTEN to what she says.
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[Ask]something like, "You wear hoop earrings a lot. Are they your favorite?" Then listen. She'll either respond with, "Yeah, I love them, but I want some new ones," or say, "I have way too many, but I really want a new necklace." Translation: She wants a necklace.
Catalogs/Magazines. Take notice of if she has marked anything off in them, or read a magazine together and see what page she pauses on. Again, LISTEN to what she says.. She may give away more than she realises.
Ask her Friends. This is especially important if you want to buy her some clothes: her friends will know her size better than you will. Trust me. If you are close to her family, also consider asking a sister or mom - they will probably have a good idea.
We are, however, pretty simple creatures.. Just not as simple as you men.