4 Awesome Things You Can Learn From Studying Do And Don'ts Of Gifts.

 4 Awesome Things You Can Learn From Studying Do And Don'ts Of Gifts

As humans, we are continuously looking for new ways to feel connected to others, and one of the most effective ways to do so is through the art of gift-giving. Although everyone can give a present, some gifts are better than others. A few ideas and tactics might help you stand out as the best gift giver and avoid giving a closet stuffer.

Do: plan ahead

There's more to gifting than meets the eye; don't make things more difficult for yourself by leaving it to the last minute. Picking a present, establishing who is involved in it, determining a budget, ordering the gift, gift-wrapping it, and delivering it are all steps in a successful, well-thought-out gift.

Do: Research on the person you’re gifting for

Rather than getting someone that last-minute pair of socks or a Venmo payment, show them how much you care by selecting presents that appeal to their tastes and preferences. Learn about a person's hobbies, interests, and lifestyle before you give them a present.

Don’t: Limit yourself to material gifts

Try giving someone an experience rather than an item. If you give a gift of an experience, the recipient may feel more connected to you, the giver, than if you give them a material object.

Furthermore, studies suggest that an experiencing gift produces a stronger emotional response in the recipient than a material possession, such as the thrill of a rock concert or the serenity of a spa.

Don’t: overshoot your budget

Nothing is more frustrating than selecting a wonderful gift for a loved one only to discover it is completely out of your financial range. 

Before you start looking for gifts, make sure you've established a budget that you're comfortable with.