Are you the kind of person that finds gift giving challenging? Would you like the gifts you choose for your loved ones to be meaningful? There are a wealth of occasions that call for the giving of gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas are just a few examples. You might also decide to give your partner a gift because you want to show them how much they mean to you or just because you love them. Gift giving is something both the giver and the receiver should enjoy and here are some tips to help make that more certain.
Listen and Observe
The number one rule, if you want to get a meaningful gift, is to listen to your partner and observe what they do. It doesn’t matter who you’re buying the gift for; humans love to share their likes and dislikes with whoever wants to listen. As well as listening, you also need to pay attention to what they do because you might come up with an idea for a gift that makes their life easier or something they need to be replaced. For a gift to be meaningful, it has to show that you know the person well and care about them. It might also surprise you to learn that research has found that recipients are more appreciative of gifts that they’ve asked for than those they haven’t. At the very least, it shows you’ve been listening.
It’s Not Always About the Size
We all know that actions speak louder than words so you might be tempted to go with a big and bold gesture. Smart and practical are often the best choices, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a place for an extravagant gift. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, for example, but there are a wealth of other gemstones you can buy, including amethyst, citrine, peridot, sapphire, and black diamond.
Gift an Experience
Researchers have been exploring the art of gift giving for many years, and it’s been discovered that for many people, the gift of experience makes them feel more connected to the gift giver. When we think of giving a gift it’s always something materialistic; however, experiences are a much better option.
Choose Something to do Together
The value of gifting an experience has already been mentioned, but you can take the gift to another level if you enjoy it with your special someone. There’s bound to be something they’ve been longing to do or an experience that features in their bucket list. Even if it doesn’t interest you, to begin with, tag along, and you might be surprised how much fun you have. Flying an airplane, driving a sports car, off-roading in a 4×4, a hot air balloon ride or deep sea diving are all experiences you can enjoy together. You’ll be talking about them for many years to come.
There are so many options when it comes to gifts that show how much you care. The next time you’re faced with the challenge remember these tips and stop spending days wandering the mall wondering what to buy.
