This is the season for giving. Looking toget in touch with your generous side? Learn these four habits of truly thoughtful gift givers.
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Considerate giftgiving is as much about planning as it is about how well you know the person.Take time to think about his or her personality and interests to figure out howhe or she will get the most value.
They don't focus on cost.
The practice of thoughtful giving offers awealth of benefits, but that doesn't mean givers should focus on expensivegifts. It seems that having more cash could actually reduce compassion(同情). And isn't compassion what this time ofyear is all about? So don't take it too hard if you don't have a lot to spend.
They make gifts personal.
Gifting is an opportunity to let a personknow how much you appreciate and love him, and show how well you know him. Book a massage (按摩), take them to a wine tasting event, orget a couple of tickets to a concert or show. If you're buying for a parent,taking their kids for an evening could be the best gift of all.
They think about the presentation.
See what you have around your house to customize packaging. You can usepretty towels to cover something like a bottle of wine. You can also tie on adecoration that fits the theme of your gift.
A. They plan ahead.
B. Instead, get creative.
C. They enjoy giving more than receiving.
D. In fact, thoughtful gift givers don'tconcentrate on the cost of presents.
E. Thoughtful gift givers pay attention todetail, including how their gifts are packaged.
F. Make a list of your ideas ahead of timeto make sure you find the perfect fit for everyone.
G. If you're buying for someone who seemsto have everything, consider gifting an experience.
