Buying presents for someone is always a
nerve-wracking job even if you know that person really well. There are too many
factors to be taken into consideration if you wish to gift the appropriate
thing. Age, sex, occasion are only some of them and it can often get quite
tiring especially with the bewildering variety of choices available today. But,
to make it as simple as possible it makes sense to categorise the gift giving
into occasions so that at least you know what type of present to get and then
the various adjustments can be made.
To begin with, if it’s a romantic occasion,
one of the better gift
ideas is to gift a holiday to that person
if you can afford it. The two of you can get away from the hurly-burly of life
and enjoy some ‘our-time’ together! Or book a table at an expensive restaurant
and go the whole hog with champagne, flowers and chocolates. These are mere
suggestions and you can always come up with something more innovative and
within your budget.
A bridal shower or a baby shower will of
course require a different kind of gifting and sometimes it is best to stick to
gift vouchers if you are realty unsure about the type of present you should be
getting them. Some brides-to-be or new parents appreciate being helped with
essential gadgets and stuff and in that case, it is easy to get the appropriate
present. Birthdays are another momentous occasions and cause much
hair-splitting. In this case, it is best to gift something suitable according
to the age.
Nowadays, with interest in gadgets reaching
sky-high, gifting gadgets like mobile phones, cameras, laptops, tablets or
netbooks are extremely popular. Actually, these make very good sense especially
if the person concerned is a gadget freak and would like to add to his
collection. Teenagers also get very excited as soon as a new gadget is launched
and gifting them an android tablet or an android netbook will be just the
thing. Nowadays, even toddlers can operate computers and getting a kids laptop
for them will give them their own gadget to tinker with and keep them happily
amused for hours. These personal gadgets can be gifted on any occasion and even
as christening gifts for older children, they do not look odd.
Your gift ideas reflect your personal taste but it is important that
your personal preference should not override the receiver’s taste!