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How to Find the Perfect Gifts for Everyone On Your List
by: Chris Robertson
With the holidays just around the corner, many people are wracking
their brains, trying to think of the perfect gifts for every person
on their list. It can be hard to find gifts that convey the right
emotional tone and that the recipient will enjoy. Here, then, are
tips to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
Friend, Family or Colleague?
First, write down the name of every person for whom you'd like to
(or are obligated to) buy a gift. Next, give each person a rating on
a scale of one to five, depending on how close they are to your
intimate inner circle. If it helps, draw a series of five concentric
circles, with the center circle representing those who know your
dreams and aspirations and experience your joys and tribulations as
they happen. The outer circle represents those people who may not
know the "real" you, such as your boss or a business associate.
There may be people on your list, such as your child's teacher, who
isn't close to you, but who has made a tremendous difference in your
child's life. Even though she may not know you well, you might
decide to put her name in the second circle.
The reason for this exercise is to keep things in perspective when
choosing gifts. It's all too easy to get swept up in the excitement
of shopping, and select an inappropriately intimate gift for someone
to whom you're not that close. Rating each person can seem
calculating, but it will prevent you from buying lingerie for your
pastor's wife!
Practical vs. Whimsical
The next step is deciding which people on your list would enjoy
practical gifts, which would appreciate whimsical gifts, and which
could go either way. So, put a "P" (for "practical"), a "W" (for
"whimsical"), or a "PW" (for "practical or whimsical") next to each
name. Women who are practical might enjoy a handbag or a blender,
while those who are whimsical would appreciate jewelry and painted
glass. Those who straddle the fence might find leather goods
appealing, since they're both practical and luxurious.
The man who's whimsical might enjoy any number of personal
electronics, such as a gaming system or DVD player. A practical man
who's into cars, on the other hand, would appreciate a car alarm or
even automotive parts. A man with a foot planted in both camps might
enjoy something like a radar detector, a headset, or a telephone.
The Zen of Shopping
When you have many people on your gift list, it's important to keep
yourself from getting caught up in shopping mania - going to the
mall and grabbing whatever's available. Now that you have a list
that has helped you define your relationships and determined the
kinds of gifts each person might enjoy, why not take your time and
shop online? Online mega malls have tens of thousands of items that
would make perfect gifts. Best of all, they're often available at
wholesale prices and the online stores can dropship them in a matter
of a few days. No hassles, no worries, and your holiday shopping is
complete!
About The Author
Chris Robertson is a published author of Majon International. Majon
International is one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing
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