The birthday present dilemma- Tailoring gifts to people
Sunday, August 29th, 2010The birthday present problem is pretty common. What can you give that really means something? What’s really fun? What does this person really like? The only way to handle these questions is to tailor the gift to the person. That’s not always easy, but it can be a lot of fun figuring out what to give that friend who will really appreciate it. Whether you’re giving something useful, like a pool cleaner or a completely off the wall fun gift you know the person will love, it’s never dull.
Matching the gift and the person
Think about the person you’re finding this gift for, and what they absolutely love. This is a directional indicator. The car fans will appreciate anything in gear with their tastes. The book lovers will read between the lines of the complete works of Dosteyovsky. The gardeners will grow more enthusiastic with anything which they can fit into the garden.
Gifts can fill a whole spectrum of uses:
- Practical
- Fun
- Exciting
- Fascinating
- Specialist quality gifts
The right match will really hit a nerve. If you’ve never quite believed “to give is better than to receive”, this will explain what that saying means very effectively.