What makes a Great Gift? : A Guide to Finding the Perfect Present
When it comes to finding the perfect gift for our loved ones, there are many factors one can consider to ensure that the gift is more than well-received!
Giving the perfect gift isn’t only about the price tag or getting someone on the latest fashion trend (who can keep up with those these days). It’s about being thoughtful and perceptive about the person you are gifting to- at least, it should be. Giving a gift is another way of showing your love and appreciation towards someone and that is priceless.
Now, there are countless ways one can gauge what a perfect gift is but I’ve narrowed it down to 4!
Essentials, Essentials, Essentials!
The easiest gift is something that your person can make use of. Although gifting essential gifts like socks, pyjamas, and other such items may not be exciting , it could be made so with a little bit of effort and thoughtfulness! An easy way to incorporate this is by getting essential items catered to a theme or a niche your person might be interested in. This shows that although the gift may not be huge or expensive , you got them something they will make use of and remembered what they were interested in. Also, they’re great stocking stuffers if you’re the type to build an array of gifts instead of just one. It’s more fun to open a bunch of gifts anyway!
Do some Research
This should be easy considering you obviously know the person you care about well but test yourself on how well you know them! It’s a fun way to take them by surprise with a really thoughtful gift especially if you’re not the type to be vocal with how you feel. This is a good way of showing that you’re paying attention even when they think you aren’t. For example, there are subtle things a person will say when they speak to you about their day to day habits and what they do daily. They may complain or mention something more than once. It may not be obvious to them but if it’s mentioned more than once then that is a subtle hint that shouldn’t be taken lightly but used to create a divisive plan for the perfect gift!
Focus on the Message and Intention
When you think of what the person you're gifting might want for the holidays, it may seem kind of daunting. There are so many things to give but which one should you pick for your person? To lessen the options, try to focus on the outcome you hope to achieve. Ask yourself, what is your relationship with them? After answering that, ask yourself where do you hope this relationship will go? For example, the person you are gifting to is your boyfriend’s sister and you hope that one day she thinks of you as family. The tricky part is finding a gift that conveys just that.
What is it they really want that they refuse to get for themselves?
This part requires some serious brain work. You have to really know your subject well for this to go right but it does yield the best results. This could be a gift your person may have trouble being able to financially afford for themselves or something that they’ve been putting aside for various reasons. There are people that are vocal with what they want but there are others that aren’t expressive in words but in action. Only you would know what the person you care about will truly appreciate and cherish. Have fun investigating!
Gift giving during the holidays can get stressful especially when we truly want to convey a message to our loved ones through our presents. However, the process of gift giving doesn’t have to be! It can be a way for us to get to know our loved ones on a deeper level. The act of giving and receiving presents shouldn’t be about giving each other the latest trends and fashion but should convey a message of love for one another. After all, that’s what makes giving and receiving gifts fun!
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