If you have ever had a problem with choosing a present for your friend, relative or colleague, this article is for you! Jiji will give you useful tips on how to choose a good present on a special occasion and avoid the mistakes.
Of course, if you know what a person wants to get, there is no question what to give him of her. But when the choice is all yours, you might get a bit lost.
For sure, the present can depend on the occasion, but there are some rules that work for any case.
Here is some advice on that to give or not to give to a particular person on a particular occasion.
The main rule is to choose a gift in advance. If you buy the present in the very last minute, there is a risk that you won’t find anything special, and the person might feel that you didn’t pay enough attention to it.
Men
If you are giving a present to a man, sweets and chocolates wouldn’t be a good choice. Although he might like sweet, it is more if a “girly” present.
Don’t give a tie to the man who is not your close relative or friend. Actually, it is a natural wife’s gift to her husband. Giving a tie might be inappropriate if you don’t know the person well. It is kind of a hint that you want to change his wardrobe, which wouldn’t be good.
Women
There is a wide-spread tradition to give flowers to women, but it is usually used at dates. For the occasions like birthdays a bunch of flowers can be an addition to the main gift. You also have to remember that not everyone like the flowers that had been cut down, so perhaps it would be better to give a natural flower.
Don’t buy cosmetics or perfume as present. It can only be good if you know what a lady wants exactly. If you don’t guess, the person will be left dissatisfied.
Children
Here is where you can free your fantasy! You can give almost anything to a child. Of course, you have to pay attention to the kid’s age, but there are plenty of toys and sweets and other stuff that can be a present. Developing games or drawing sets would be a good choice.
But don’t give money as a present! It may seem inappropriate or even ridiculous. It is also a bad idea to give something that can break family traditions.
WARNING! Never give children a pet without discussing such a gift with kid’s parents! The family may not be ready to accept a new member and have the means to look after it. By the way, some people think that giving an animal as a present is a bad sign.
Surprise
If you doubt whether to make a surprise or to give something a person wanted, think twice. Of course, if your friend is having a birthday and he says that he wants, say, earphones, it might seem too banal to you. Moreover, you can’t be sure that someone else won’t give the birthday man what he desired. You may decide to make a surprise… But how can you be sure that your friend will like it? Usual is the case when you make a mistake. When we try to think of something unusual and special to give, or brain king of jokes at us: we make a decision based on what WE would like. But, of course, if you know your friend’s interests very well, you can think of some creative present connected with it and be sure that he will be satisfied!
Universal gift
What never comes off the fashion is a self-made gift. It can be a simple glass jar decorated with flowers, or colored paper, or ribbons, assigned for putting there small papers with persons wishes written on it. Believe me, this is a better alternative to the things like towels your friend might never use. Realizing that you have spent some time and effort on this present will make the person grateful and happy. Just imagine, how pleasant it is to understand, that someone paid real attention to you, thought hardly on how to surprise you, and, finally, made a gift with his own hands!
Preparing the place of celebration yourself is also a good present. Decorate your friend’s place with flowers, balloons and cards. When he comes in and sees this, he would be impressed, for sure.
There are many ways to make a good present and give people a smile! All you need is to act from your heart. Actually, the simplest things always give us the greatest joy.
So feel free to experiment and think of your own and unique gifts!
