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It's The Thought That Counts, Right?
It’s a no-no
to tell someone you don’t like their gift because it’s the thought
that counts, right?
Sure, but just how ‘nice’ are your thoughts towards your gift
giver who doesn’t listen in order to know what your likes and
dislikes are? How disappointed are you when with anticipation
you unwrap your gift to stare down at an ugly pair of socks, or
when your husband of four years decides his wife would absolutely
love a broom for Valentines Day?
Gift giving is more than just the thought. It’s the thought, the
gift, the intention – the whole package. The best gifts are ones
that directly think of the recipient, that’s truly when the thought
counts.
If you know your boyfriend will just about die for the whole collection
of South Park, then why buy him a tie? What value would your girlfriend
find in a pretty package of art supplies when she has no interest
in painting?
We’ve could devote a whole page on our website to “Horror Gifts” Received.
Take for example the man who received a box of chocolates from his girlfriend who should have
known that he was allergic to it. Or the man whose girlfriend gave him tickets to a show he really,
really didn’t want to see.
When it comes to your loved ones, gifts shouldn’t be given out
of obligation but from the heart. Gifts that are appreciated can
be practical or they can be impractical. This depends on what
your recipient wants or would like.
When I was at college I really needed a text book on C programming.
I kept borrowing a copy from the library but there were times
when they were all taken. At that time, I couldn’t afford to buy
one for myself. How would I have loved a text book as opposed
to the sterling silver bracelet my then boyfriend gave me? It
was a lovely gesture but…
To find the perfect gift, we have to tune into that person. Listen
to what they have to say. Did you watch the Friends episode where
Ross bought Rachel the brooch she had seen in a shop window some
months ago? What’s what I mean by tuning in. Find what the person
wants and then give it to them. That’s when the thought really
counts.
You know when you have done a good job with your gift selection
when you absolute astonish your recipient.
There are times when we don’t know what our recipient would like. There are ‘safe gifts’ we can
give. Safe gifts are flowers, a gift basket perhaps, even a bottle of wine - something that is
popularly considered ‘nice’. But don't be surprised if the gift that didn't take that much though
doesn't get that much appreciation. Remember that safe gifts are what we give people we don’t
know too well.
Take a bit of advice from someone that has
been disappointed many times and astonished others. Before you are to give, listen to and notice
what your recipient wants. You will find they will treasure you and your gesture a hundred fold.
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