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Whether the occasion is a birthday, Christmas, wedding or you just want an excuse to treat someone you love, gift-giving is always a great experience. Choosing the perfect present for someone is a meaningful way to show them how much you care, but can also feel like a lot of pressure at the same time. In this article let’s take a look at the art of gift-giving and how you can choose the perfect present for every occasion. Soon you’ll wonder just why you ever struggled in the first place! Keep on reading to find out more and get inspired…
Think about what they like or dislike
One of the first things you need to do when mastering the art of gift giving, is understand the recipient’s preferences. Think of things such as their lifestyle – what do they enjoy doing? Are they tech savvy and love a gadget? Or do they perhaps prefer an experience over something physical? Are they sentimental? Practical? What are their interests? Think of the things you have done together over the years and what stands out as something they’ve enjoyed or really spoken about a lot. Do you play games together? Or know they like games? Why not get them some resin dice or a new game to play? You could ask mutual friends or family members for ideas if you find you aren’t sure or want clarification on something.
Add a personal touch if you can
Personal touches are what can take a gift from being something that anyone could have purchase for them from the local supermarket, to showing you’ve really put the effort in. Personalized gifts tend to carry more emotional value and if you add engravings, monograms or give them something you’ve made yourself it can show you’ve gone above and beyond. Some of the most popular personal gifts can include a scrapbook or a memory book, something that you’ve engraved, or custom jewelry, for example including their birthstone or initials.
Consider the occasion and how gifts can differ
Different occasions call for different gifts, so keep this in mind when choosing something for your loved ones. Birthdays should focus on the person’s personal preferences and milestones, particularly if it is a big birthday such as 18, 21, 30, 40 (or any other decade one!) while weddings call for more practical gifts such as home essentials or contributions to a honeymoon fund. If you’re getting a gift for an anniversary, something like a photo album or piece of engraved jewelry with their wedding date on it can be a beautiful present for them to receive.
These are just a few top tips that can help you to master the art of gift giving. Whether you’re looking to get a gift for someone just because, or for an occasion, these tips should help you to get it right every time. What are some top tips you have for giving the ideal present to someone? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
