5 TIPS FOR BEING THE BEST GIFT GIVER
Happy married couple man and woman give a gift for the holiday
Are you ready to be the best gift-giver in all of your friends? The series “How to Be a Gifting Guru” shares tips for gift-giving for special occasions and everyday moments.
Nothing can beat the joy of watching someone you care about open a gift we gave them.
It’s more than knowing someone, and it’s an art. One study shows that gift-giving can reflect how people feel about one another, how they build and sustain relationships, and ultimately how they feel about the other person.
Cindy Chan, a University of Toronto Scarborough assistant professor of marketing, said that experiential gifts could strengthen relationships as they answer the question of why we give— to show people that we care. Chan states that gifts are a continuum.
She says that while some things are tangible, others are experiential. Food, for instance, is a mixture of both. It has a tangible, material component and includes the experience of eating or drinking food. You can make an experiential gift more meaningful by highlighting its experiential nature.
However, it doesn’t matter how many gifts you give. The connection is what matters.
The moment someone spots the gift they are receiving and the moment their hands unwrap the present, it creates a wonderful scene that brings a smile to everyone around. If the gift were given to you directly, you would feel a joy that is hard to describe.
Although we love the idea and the joy of gift-giving, it can be challenging to choose the right present for a friend, loved one, or colleague. Although we all want the best gift possible, finding the perfect present is challenging.
It’s a different story about choosing the right present, whether material or experiential. These are some tips to help you become the best gift-giver.
Top-Notch Gifting Tips
Do you remember the old saying, “It’s not the thought that matters”? It applies equally to gift-giving.
Psychologists from the University of Oslo found that people feel more pressure to give a gift than to receive it. This shows that gift recipients feel gratified someone thought of them.
Also, don’t be too hard on yourself as a gift giver. Chances are that the person who receives your gift will be overwhelmed by how thoughtful you were.
Listen, pay attention and make notes.
Listen to your family and friends all year to get to know them and to gain a sense of what they care about. Our friends and family often share these things. You might find the perfect gift idea if you’re clever about it.
People love to talk about themselves and what they want, whether it’s an item they love, a wish they could have, or something they love doing.
Our advice: Our advice? You can refer to your list whenever you feel stuck.
Know who you are shopping for
This may not be the best advice for gift-giving (office Secret Santa games, anyone? ), but it can be helpful in most cases to keep in mind who you are shopping for and their interests.
The gift is not about you; it’s about who is receiving it. Knowing your audience is critical to high-end gifting.
Respectful snooping can be acceptable.
While we don’t recommend that you go through someone else’s phone or begin rummaging through their bathrooms, paying more attention and getting into detective mode can help you find out what your friends might be open to.
Look at their houses, hobbies, cars, and routines. Take a look at their social media profiles. Do some research and a bit of investigating.
This can open your eyes. Our advice: Our advice?
You can think outside the box.
Remember that just because you feel pressured to place something amazing inside a gift container doesn’t mean you should! It’s all about creativity. This means that you can give a gift that is unique and different from the ordinary. Perhaps your gift recipient doesn’t need something that fits in a box. Instead, they may be grateful for an experience, time with, or a relaxing trip.
A gift of an experience you enjoy can strengthen your relationship and build your bond. It also matters more to people who don’t love material possessions.
Do not be afraid to express your feelings.
Gifts that are carefully chosen can often be precious. But not in the way you think. These gifts have sentimental value and can be infused with emotion or help to build a relationship between the gift receiver and the giver.
Although sentimental gifts are not easy to find, studies show that people who receive presents prefer sentimental gifts. Gift givers also don’t often give sentimentally valuable gifts as often.
This means that if you have an excellent idea for a thoughtful gift, then go for it. They will be more grateful for it than for any expensive present.
