Everybody knows at least one person that is hard to buy a gift for. It can be because they already have everything. Or, because they simply don’t give away much information about things they need or want. Whatever the reason, it puts you in an awkward position.
Finding the right gift for somebody isn’t as hard as it seems, however. No matter how difficult the person seems to be, there is the perfect gift you can give if you have a strategy. For instance, the foodie in your life is letting you know that they should get a gift certificate to the new restaurant in town. The Steelers fan would love any number of Pittsburgh gifts.
In this article, we will give you some tips to make sure that you always manage to get the perfect gift for your family or friends.
1 – Be a problem solver
One way to come out looking like a hero is to give a gift that solves a problem that you know your gift recipient is having. Listen to the things they tell you when they complain. They are usually letting you know about a problem that they are struggling to solve. This is where you can come in and save the day.
Maybe they are complaining about their cubicle at work being too small. A space-saving organization system would be great for them. They could be saying frequently that their yard is always full of leaves so you can get them a leaf blower.
All you have to do is listen to people’s problems because there is a product or service out there that will solve them for them.
2 – Don’t give them a headache
There are some gifts that may seem perfect and you are so happy to give them only to be causing problems for the recipient. For instance, if you know somebody has an old laptop then you may think that a new one is an ideal gift for them.
But, then they have problems switching everything from their old one to the new one. Or the technology is over their head and they are frustrated trying to use it. They end up having to make multiple calls to customer service. This is an example of a good idea but terrible execution.
The gift should make somebody’s life easier and not end up creating difficulty for them. Even a gift card can be problematic. First, it shows that you didn’t really know what to buy and it also makes them have to use it in a store they might not shop at. This creates another set of problems.
3 – Gifts that keep giving
When a gift brings joy over time and not just at the moment it is given then this counts as a gift that keeps on giving. Think of things like a magazine subscription that comes every month. Or, a plant that they get to watch grow and flower over the years which brings joy.
These are gifts that make people appreciate you and your thoughtfulness and are the ideal gifts to give.