It’s a no-no to tell someone you don’t like their gift because it’s thought that counts, right? Sure, but just how ‘nice’ are your thoughts towards your gift giver who doesn’t listen in order to know what your likes and dislikes are? How disappointed are you when with anticipation you unwrap your gift to stare down at an ugly pair of socks, or when your husband of four years decides his wife would absolutely love a broom for Valentines Day?
Gift giving is more than just thought. It’s thought, gift, intention – whole package. The best gifts are ones that directly think of recipient, that’s truly when thought counts.
If you know your boyfriend will just about die for whole collection of South Park, then why buy him a tie? What value would your girlfriend find in a pretty package of art supplies when she has no interest in painting?
We’ve devoted a whole page on our website with “Horror Gifts” Received.
Take for example man who received a box of chocolates from his girlfriend who should have known that he was allergic to it. Or man whose girlfriend gave him tickets to a show he didn’t want to see.
When it comes to your loved ones, gifts shouldn’t be given out of obligation but from heart. Gifts that are appreciated can be practical or they can be impractical. This depends on what your recipient wants or would like.
When I was at college I really needed a text book on C programming. I kept borrowing a copy from library but there were times when they were all taken. At that time, I couldn’t afford to buy one for myself. How would I have loved a text book as opposed to sterling silver bracelet my then boyfriend gave me? It was a lovely gesture but…