I wanted to see what Wikipedia had to say about gift-giving. It actually re-directed me to the word, “gift.” Here’s Wikipedia’s definition, “a gift or a present is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment or anything in return. An item is not a gift if that item is already owned by the one to whom it is given. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free.”
If you’re reading this, you must be an individual who loves to give gifts. More importantly, you love to make people feel special, cared for and loved.
Sometimes it’s difficult to find the right gift, particularly if they already have everything. Of course, you can always go for something more meaningful or something a custom made or personalized gift. At any rate, whatever present you end up buying or creating, it has to stand out. You want the gift to be memorable and meaningful to the recipient.
Here’s 3 Tips on Making Your Gift Memorable:
Tip # 1: Please Remember “It’s Not About You! It’s All About Them!”
I’m human too. We all tend to think about ourselves first. We always gravitate towards what we like.
Take time to really think about the recipient. Study them. What would they really love? If they are a music lover and they happen to love coffee, what about a coffee mug with musical notes? If they love water sports or just live in the pool, what about some type of waterproof gift? What kind of gift would put a big smile on their face? And remember; don’t just choose something you would buy for yourself. Really take time to think about that person. You can even ask a few of their friends or other family members.
Tip # 2: It’s True! It’s Always Better To Give Than Receive”
You may ask how is this tip making a gift more memorable? Just stay with me.
If at the outset you expect a gift because you’ve given a gift, then it’s probably best that you don’t give at all. Here a couple of wonderful reasons that we should give and its benefits.
- Giving can be contagious
- Giving can simply make you feel happier
- Giving is a great way to express your gratitude
- Giving is good for your health
If you want to learn to how to grow and become a more generous person, here are few great books to read from Amazon.
- Giving It All Away by David Green (CEO Hobby Lobby)
- I Like Giving by Brad Formsma
- The Generosity Factor by Ken Blanchard
Tip # 2: Make it Sparkle, or in other words, Wrap It!
So, you buy this amazing gift. It’s well thought out. Do you think it’s okay to just hand the gift over to the recipient? Absolutely not!!
It’s all about presentation! Take time to buy some lovely gift-wrapping paper. You can even purchase a lovely gift bag with tissue paper, of course. When you present your gift, you want the individual to feel special. It’s just another way to show them how much they are cherished, loved and appreciated.
Need a tutorial on how to wrap a gift properly? Watch below:
So, there you have it. These are just 3 tips on properly giving a gift that will stand out. Be thoughtful and make sure you give with a little joy in your heart. That makes giving even better.
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