15 Tips For Giving Better Presents Over The Holidays, According To Expert Gift-Givers
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy! But between chaotic travel plans, navigating family politics, and the pressures of gift-giving, things can get stressful pretty fast. Luckily, these holiday lovers are here to help you learn how to give great gifts. If you're suffering from gift-shopping anxiety, then read on to learn some useful gifting tips and vote up the best ones!
- 15 VOTES
Take "It's The Thought That Counts" To Heart
From Redditor u/presidium:
The only mistake that I see people consistently making is that they select presents that are easy/convenient for the giver. To me, the phrase "it's the thought that counts" actually means prioritizing the value that the receiver will get from the better gift, over the giver's personal desire to just get something and be done with it already.
- 27 VOTES
Buy Something They Would Never Get Themselves
From Redditor u/alemonandapear:
The best gifts I've given are always those that the person would never spend money on for themselves. With my close friends, I usually set a budget and then think about stuff that I love but wouldn't consider spending money on and decide if that fits for them. With my husband, I found out super early that the things he loves but wouldn't spend money on our experiences.
- 33 VOTES
As Long As They Know You Care, That's All That Matters
From Redditor u/Krky729:
My dad always told me, it doesn't matter what will you give to that person the only thing that matters is that you gave them something, because they know that you did not forget about them and you care. Also when shopping for gifts for Christmas or so, you have to know what that person likes, his habits and so on, lot of people will mention they would want something in conversation, and lot of people brush it off.
- 48 VOTES
Gift Certificate For A Nice Restaurant Are A Classy Option
From Redditor u/surlypotato:
Gift certificate for a nice restaurant in their area. A little bit of yelping or googling can find top places. Shows more care than a generic gift card. But still don’t need to know much about them or their interests.
- 54 VOTES
Don't Follow The Rules
From Redditor u/rhodante:
What I do is I don't follow the rules.
As in for birthdays and holidays and stuff I try to get something they need. Like I got my mom a new briefcase for her birthday (she's a lawyer) and I'm going to get my husband a new graphics card for his birthday (he is fried).
But if I see something and it makes me think of someone and how much they'll love it and appreciate it, I get it and gift it to them for no other reason.
- 64 VOTES
Think About Gifts Far In Advance
From Redditor u/tatertotski:
Think about gifts far in advance. If you have an idea, write it down in a note on your phone, even if the receiver's birthday or Christmas or whatever isn't for months.