Continuing with our Christmas themed posting todays post is about the etiquette of Gift-Giving, which is perfect because tonight I will be exchanging gifts with my friends. I am a firm believer that a present directly discribes how much you know and love a person. Gifts are an intergal part of the holidays and no one wants a crappy present so here are a couple of rules when giving a gift.
Firstly, a gift should be something the gift reciever wants or likes. Why give a gift that no one would like? How would you feel if your mom gave you a Maple Leafs jersey when everyone knows your favorite team is the Habs? (and for you non-hockey fans, how would you feel if you got a Justin Bieber CD when you would rather have a Rihanna one). This requires some knowledge of your gift-reciever. Get to know what their interests are, what shows they like, their favorite stores. This inside knowledge of your gift-reciever (which for the purpose of this post will from now on be referred as the "GR") will greatly increase your chances of a merry Christmas.
Secondly a gift should come from the heart. It should have some meaning and importance. The price tag shouldn't matter, although nothing says "I love you" like expensives luxuries. But nonetheless a gift should have some personal meaning. It could be a reference to an inside joke, or a special moment the two of you shared.
The last important aspect when gift-giving is don't go crazy searching for the perfect gift. Every gift is different. Sometimes a gift idea just comes to you and you know exactly what you're going to buy. Other times you have to rack your brain trying to find something your GR would like. This frustration and anger associated with gift-giving is completely normal and at times may put a blemish on your Christmas spirit, but don't worry sometimes the perfect gift will come to you. Sometimes you just need to shop around and window shop to get other gift ideas. This year I had friends that I knew exactly what I was getting them and others I struggled for days trying to think of something. I didn't get my mother's gift until a few days ago, and the only reason I found it was because I was strolling through the mall and I happened to see it. So dont lose any sleep over gift-giving; it'll just come to you. And when in doubt just get a gift card from their favorite store. Gift cards are a really distant and vague gift, but they'll still enjoy it.
So there you are. Three important rules to finding the perfect gift for you loved ones. Christmas is a stressful time for everyone, but don't let the stress from gift-giving get to you. Just remember to take your time, get something your GR would like, and something that has a special meaning and you'll GR will love it.
XXX
hEVANly
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