What is the Perfect Christmas Gift?
submitted: Oct 29th 2009 |
by: EmilyLatimer
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Have you finished getting all the gift items on your Christmas List yet? How about that "special someone"? Are you going to get them the "same ole' same ole"...just like last year? Well, time is on your side... With a bit of homework on your part you can get them something really special this year. Here are a few tips...
a) The Boy Scouts have a motto, "Always be prepared". This not only works for those cold nights on the camping trail, it is a good motto to have while you are compiling a Christmas List as well. Why? From this moment on, when you are around the person you plan to give a gift to, keep your eyes and ears open. This simple fact will often give you all you need to be able to ascertain that perfect gift for them. This is especially true if you happen to be in a store with them, and they are surrounded with "stuff" to buy. They will often pick something up and make a comment, such as:
"Hmmm...what a great idea".
"If only I could afford this".
"I'd like it better if it was in green".
Remember to write these comments down when you get a free minute. Comments such as these are gold mines for great gift giving...
b) Do you know if that "special someone" enjoys a particular hobby or pastime? If the answer is yes, then there is often something that they would love to have to enjoy their pursuit even more. The question remains...what could this be? Even if you don't know anything about their "passion", there is someone out there who does. You could call up your local hobby store, or even post a question on the internet, to make contact with someone who can offer you gift suggestions. People who share the same hobbies, passions or pursuits love to help each other out...
c) Friends can be a literal goldmine of information on that "special someone". Ask their closest friends for gift giving suggestions...but before you do, have some gift giving suggestions of your own. If you ask them directly they will often draw a blank, but by having a few suggestions of your own you can "jog their memory" a bit. It might be a good idea to bring along some photos or pictures of what you were thinking of getting. Why not cut out some pictures from an old catalog? The key is to "jog their memory"...they might have that perfect gift idea lurking in the back of their mind somewhere....
So, there you have it...some simple ideas to get you started in determining that perfect gift for people on your Christmas List. Want more specifics? How about the "Hot Items" for Christmas this year? If so, check out the blog: www.ExcellentChristmasList.com
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