Gifting your loved ones is easy? Not really. The problem is that finding the perfect gift can sometimes be challenging. Choosing the right gift can be tricky if you want to give a thoughtful present or treat someone special.
As such, you might wonder whether you should go out and spend a fortune on something expensive or opt for something cheap instead. This article will show you 5 simple steps to follow.
5 Simple Steps to Follow to Choose the Best Gifts:
1. Think about your relationship with the recipient.
Think about how long you’ve known the person. If you’ve only known them briefly, it may be more difficult to know what to buy.
Think about how close you are to the person. Do they live far away? Are they hard to shop for because they have everything? This will help determine what kind of gift is appropriate and what gifts might be appreciated by that particular person or who would enjoy them most.
2. Set a budget.
Set a budget. This is one of the most important steps, as it will ensure that you don’t overspend on the gift and end up in financial trouble later in the year.
Choose between gifts and investments. No matter if it’s a birthday gift or an anniversary. Too much of anything can be bad. While it might seem like a good idea at first, spending too much on a present can make you look bad in front of your friend, family member or partner, depending on who they are.
Don’t spend more than you can afford to give as a gift. If they don’t ask for anything special or specific, go with what makes sense for them without going overboard on something expensive that might not fit into their lives well enough for them to enjoy using it often enough. Affordable gifts don’t mean bad gifts.
3. Try to find out what they want.
One of the most important things to do before giving a gift is to ask the recipient what they want. You can do this in person, over the phone, via email or text message (if you’re brave), and even through snail mail if you’re feeling particularly old-fashioned.
You can also ask their friends and family members — especially those who have been around for a while. They’ll be able to give you some great ideas as well.
If all else fails, there’s another way: Ask your partner or best friend what they think would be perfect for your friend or loved one. Chances are they’ll have some great suggestions that will make everyone happy.
4. Consider your recipient’s passions, interests, and hobbies.
Consider the recipient’s passions, interests, and hobbies. A thoughtful gift reflects the person’s interests. This can be very easy if you know much about your friend or loved one. Giving something meaningful is always nice when it comes to gift-giving, so knowing at least three things about what they like will help you find a great present in no time.
If you don’t know much about their likes and dislikes, then take some time to get to know them better before making any purchases. For example: if they’re passionate about art (especially painting), maybe buy them new brushes or canvases for their next art class at school/work. Maybe they’ve mentioned how much they love certain bands but never seem interested in buying concert tickets; if so—why not surprise them with tickets for an upcoming concert?
5. Personalize your gift
Create a care package for the person based on the circumstances they are in right now.
Is this their first year of school? Have you been hired? Is there a recent move? Do they plan to travel? Do they have a passion for anything in particular? Give them a care package that helps them with their activities or allows them to indulge a little.
6. Remember something they’ve talked about wanting to buy or do lately.
If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, try thinking back to the last time you saw your friend or family member. Did they mention anything they were interested in buying? Something they wanted to do? Maybe it was a new game system or something as simple as wanting some new clothes.
Suppose you remember something they’ve talked about wanting recently (and this doesn’t mean just because they don’t have it doesn’t mean they don’t want it). In that case, this can be a good place to start when choosing gifts for the holidays. By following those gifts, you can gift someone a dream gift.
Watch: How to Give a Good Gift
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the 3-gift rule?
A popular strategy is to have your kids narrow their gift lists down to three categories: something they want (say, a new video game), something they need (like a puffer coat), and something to read (the Ramona series has been calling their name). This ensures that grandma gets something she wants, the mom gets helpful something, and the dad gets something fun to read. The more specific you can be, the easier it will be to shop for these people. But don’t feel obligated to stick to this idea. It’s really up to you.
How should I pick out gifts for my parents?
Your grandparents may have different tastes than your parents. So, if you want to give grandpa something special, choose wisely.
What is the “something” rule?
The “Something Rule” suggests that you should avoid buying your friends and loved ones present that cost more than $15. Why? Because most people aren’t going to open your expensive gift, especially if they didn’t put forth the effort to go shopping for it. And while we all like to receive hand-made items, many of us also appreciate getting a well-executed piece of art. Here’s a quick guide to determine whether your gift is worth spending the money on.
Should I wrap my gifts?
It would be best if you wrapped your gifts. Most stores offer free wrapping services, and there’s no reason to pay extra for delivery service. Plus, you can use wrapping paper to make cards for the recipient, which is always nice.
Should I buy everyone a present?
No. No, no, no. Buying everyone a present at once is a great way to end up broke by January 1st. Instead, consider giving each person a gift card to a store where they can purchase whatever item they want. Or, if you know someone who likes to travel, consider giving them cash instead of a gift card; they can spend the money however they wish.
Conclusion
Ultimately, it’s important to remember that there are no hard and fast rules regarding gift-giving. The most important thing is to be thoughtful about what the other person wants rather than just getting something for yourself. Remembering those little details will make your gift stand out above all others.
