THE QUEST FOR THE BEST GIFT
Firstly let’s look at the meaning of gift and giving
Gift: is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment or return.
Giving :To give means to freely transfer the possession of something.
THE QUEST FOR THE BEST GIFT
Coming up with the best gift to be given, is a very hard task .after all the value of the gift will be determined by the receiver.For example, a young boy may feel that the latest iphone 8 plus is the best gift; an adult may prefer a gift of sentimental value such as a family heirloom.
In some cultures the preferred gift for the young and old is money because they will be able to get whatever they want.With the challenges, some thoughtful individuals continue to find the best gift to be given, why finding such a gift may not always be possible, keeping in mind some certain factors that would likely increase the chances for success.
Lets us look at four factors that can contribute to the satisfaction on the part of the receiver
The receiver’s desires
A man of 65 yeas age called his sport car he received as a gift in his 26 birthday as the gift ever, this is because really wanted it. It was his desire to drive a sport car, that shows that a person’s desire plays a great part in whether he/she will cherish a gift or not.So think about the person whom you want to give a gift to, observer and get to know the persons desires are.
How to know what the person’s desire is by being a good listener. During a conversation with your friend you have a clue about what the person likes or dislikes. Then you may be in a better position to give a gift that he/she will enjoy and cherish.
Timing
The timing of a gift is very important; a gift given at the right time may contribute greatly to the receiver’s happiness. A friend’s birthday party, a wedding ceremony, a couple expecting a baby. There are occasions gift a given. Some find it a habit to write a list of the entire event taking place in the coming year. In this way they can plan the best gift to be given on that day.
The needs of the receiver
The receiver of a gift may really love and cherish even the smallest gift, if its forefeel a certain need. For example
A friend of yours may need some money to fix his broken car and you found out what he needs. You give him the money as a gift, he will be very happy with the gift.
It is easier to ask what the person needs or wants. However for some people giving gift this take away the joy of giving gift because they would love to surprise the receiver with the right gift. Some people may like to talk about what like or dislike, often they rather private regarding their needs.
You would have to observe and take note of the person’s circumstances to be able to tell their needs.
The motive of the giver
This is another important aspect of giving, for example a guy buys a car and gives it to a girl as a gift without any apparent reason for doing so. She might conclude that the gift was an indication of his interest in getting to know her more, unless this is true, it can be misunderstood that he just wants to show off.So they should examine his/her motives to give. Most people may think that their motive for giving gift is honorable, during a certain time of the year because they feel pressured to do so .while others give in the hope of receiving preferential treatment or something in return
Conclusion
So if you follow this factors we have just talked about it would contribute towards your giving of gift that will make people very happy.
Thank you for your time.