The Art of Gifting

The special warmth that runs through your body when you open a gift given by a loved one is so enthralling! The rush of excitement that accompanies you is a feeling incomparable, the euphoria is too much to handle – haven’t you felt this way too? Getting and giving gifts is a symbolic gesture which counts so much for any special occasion! But giving proper, loved and appreciated gifts is an art, which anyone can master, but it requires observation and the willingness to see that special smile on someone’s face.

These days, gifts are not really based on need – we all have everything we need. So, the basis of choosing a gift for someone should be aesthetic value, creative value and something connecting the giver of the gift to the receiver in a unique and personal way. Gift giving is certainly not an easy task!

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If it is someone’s birthday, anniversary, wedding, celebration of some achievement or any such special occasion, gift giving is the best way to convey our happiness for the same. A carefully chosen present is worth a thousand words. So, keep in mind the following, while you pick up that special something for the recipient:

-          The person’s taste- Is the recipient intellectual? If so, does he read? If yes, what does he read? One question must follow other in a logical fashion and gift picked accordingly.

-          What do you have in common? Is it through the drawing class you met or at a history symposium? Select something that may mark your first meeting, any special incident or some patent one liner you share as a joke – anything up, close and personal.

-          Some generic gifts – If you are really not sure what will be a good gift, items like laptop accessories, daily use items like bags or purses, watches, organic or gourmet soap, pots and pans, pens, mobile accessories or bed linen is a good idea. These things can immediately put to use and never lose their utility.

-          Cost of the gift – How well do you know the person? Do they or do they not value an expensive gift like precious metal or stone? Are they a simple person who appreciates even low cost gifts? These are the questions you must take note of.

-          The hamper question – Will it be appropriate and fitting? A multitude of options are available on the internet to buy cheap hampers in UK. The UKtops the charts for sale of cheap hampers to give away as Christmas gifts. But they may be too generic and not classify as well-thought after gifts.

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-          The person’s occupation – If the recipient is a teacher, it may be a good idea to gift them nice pens. If they work for a corporate, think about personalized stationery or cufflinks/ briefcase.

Gifts are wonderful! A person who has mastered the art of gift giving, will ensure there is a lot of warmth for every person they give a gift. Gifts have even grownups getting all jumpy like kids. That’s the charm! So, follow the key pointers while picking a gift and make them smile with your gestures!