Don’t we all like to receive gifts? Not only do we like to receive gifts, but we also like to give gifts. A gift is a sign of love and affection. When you gift something to someone, it is like you are giving a part of your heart and soul to the special person and hence it is important to gift something that they will like. To give and receive gifts and appreciate and enjoy both is a way of showing that we care. The process of giving and receiving gifts is a living metaphor that helps us to communicate and connect with others and with ourselves in a significant way.
Showing your loved one some appreciation is more than enough reason to make you give more. It shows the receiver that you were thinking about them.
Gifting is a very powerful human socialization instinct. It is a strong social norm that if someone does something good for us, we have to return the favor with something of similar value.
Reasons to Give Gifts
1. As an expression of love:
Giving someone a gift is one of the best ways to show affection for another. You should always show the other person how much you care for him or her. You never need to wait for a special occasion to give a gift, so be sure to express your love whenever the opportunity arises!
2. To say “thanks”
There are only a few ways to show gratitude for anything. Gifting is one of the most effective ways. When you’re grateful for what another person has provided, or in any other instance where you’re feeling overwhelmed with emotion and want to show appreciation, giving a gift is rightly perceived as a sign of respect and acknowledgement of their efforts.
3. To celebrate “birthdays”:
Birthdays are a special day filled with joy and happiness. Making someone feel special on their birthday can be done with a thoughtful gift like a card filled with love or an invitation to celebrate the day together surrounded by the people that matter most.
4. To celebrate “anniversaries”:
It is important for married couples to celebrate the day of their anniversary by giving each other thoughtful gifts. Doing so can make your relationship even stronger because you are making your spouse feel extra special every time you remember these milestones together.
5. To celebrate “special occasions”:
People give gifts to each other on several occasions like festivals be it Rakshabandhan or Bhai Dooj when brothers and sisters give gifts to each other, to congratulate someone on their achievement, to celebrate new homes, for weddings and it’s related functions etc.
6. To appreciate someone special:
Gifting is a gesture of love, affection, reverence, honor, appreciation, legitimation, respect, fealty, devotion, friendship, commitment, or camaraderie. The act of giving a gift is meant to strengthen social bonds.
How to choose a gift for someone?
Gifting ideas are endless. However, picking out the right present should be based on who you are buying it for. This should be your main concern since you are not buying it for yourself. A lot goes into choosing a great gift.
Choosing a gift can be simplified into three considerations:
- What the Person Really Wants
- What the Person Values in Life
- What You can Afford to Spend
The best way to determine the right gift for someone is to know him or her. Here are some ways you know your friend or loved one well enough to give the perfect gift. Observe your friend’s needs and interests. What does he do most in his free time? What are his interests? Consider the personality of the person receiving the gift. Do they own anything similar? Do they have a preference for colors?
If you’ve been with them through thick and thin, you’ll know what they need more. Do they like chocolates? Give them their favourite chocolates. Do they like music? Get them tickets to see their favorite band or band they wish they could see. Do they like to cook gourmet meals? Give them a cookbook or a high-tech appliance. Whatever you give him, make it something he’ll like and use.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this blog post on why giving gifts is so important. No matter what the occasion, for birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays, everyone loves to receive a thoughtful gift. We hope you will be able to incorporate this knowledge into your personal and professional life and give those you love the gifts they truly deserve!
