WHAT! PRESENTS AGAIN?!
No ideas, already bought everything, you've already got everything, that's definitely not...
In the near future, we will be lighting the candles on the Advent wreath. So it's high time to start thinking about what to put under the Christmas tree for your loved ones this year.
For many people, the search for the right Christmas presents means one thing above all: pure stress. The pre-Christmas period seems to go by faster and faster, the song "Last Christmas" is blaring louder and louder from the loudspeakers in the shops and the flashing Christmas lights in the shopping arcades just don't want to create a contemplative atmosphere. This is precisely why it is worth pausing for a moment and asking ourselves what gifts, large or small, could bring joy to the most important people in our lives.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
For your MrsFor your girlfriend or partner, there are a few classic gifts that - if chosen wisely - will never go out of fashion. The most important thing is that the gift shows that you have put some thought into it. A great perfume can be a good idea, because odours are closely associated with memories. It will remind your loved one of certain phases of their life even years from now. However, there are a few pitfalls with this gift. If the lady of your heart has already mentioned a certain fragrance during the year, you are on the safe side. However, which scent is still pleasant even hours later depends so much on your individual sense of smell that you shouldn't simply rely on someone else's recommendation. In this case, you are better off with a fine accessory.
The advantage: you don't run the risk of getting the wrong dress size. A silk scarf offers so many possible uses that every woman will be delighted with it. A simple and elegant leather purse suits both a sporty and fashion-conscious lady. For this gift idea, I would definitely recommend the motto: small but nice. A little something of excellent quality that will stand the test of time and still remind people of this Christmas in a few years' time will add just the right amount of luxury to the grey everyday life. For a very personal touch, add a simple engraving that will make your loved one think of you whenever she looks at it.
Parents often fall into the category of "people who already have everything". To make matters worse, mums and dads rarely express specific wishes. Instead, intangible things are more important to them. This is why an activity or invitation makes a wonderful Christmas present. For example, how about a little adventure such as a balloon ride or a family outing with a short hike? An invitation to a meal, perhaps even home-cooked, is also usually well received. By literally giving your parents a good time, you can express your gratitude and affection and at the same time make new memories. Both the giver and the recipient will enjoy these memories for a long time to come.
A usually difficult gift recipient presents himself with his own Boss. If it is appropriate to give your superior a gift, special tact is required. So if your relationship is largely confined to the office, the gift should also be within this framework. So how about an elegant glasses or pencil case. These are stylish little things that will brighten up everyday office life.
GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT
Everywhere you look, it's getting more Christmassy every day. Now is the time to think about what to put under the tree for your loved ones. To avoid an awkward silence at Christmas, let alone disappointment, the Gentleman's Blog presents a few tips for stress-free gift shopping. If you want to avoid crowded department stores and long queues at the tills from the outset, you might as well look for the right Christmas gifts online? This way, you can click through a huge selection of potential gift ideas at your leisure and then have everything conveniently delivered to your home. The best thing is that you can often add gift wrapping online so that you don't have to worry about wrapping paper and ribbons just before the presents arrive.
But even when shopping online, you shouldn't make the mistake of choosing a gift that is exclusively on your own wish list. Instead, the gift should match the personality of the recipient and combine usefulness with creativity. So even if your mum urgently needs a new collection of tea towels, she will probably only be moderately pleased. On the other hand, purely decorative items are often just dust catchers. Nobody said gift-giving was easy.
Ask yourself these questions: How could you summarise this person's character and lifestyle? What item is useful to this person every day? What would they perhaps not treat themselves to? What does my gift say about our relationship? Now let's move on to a few concrete examples.
CONCLUSION
In the age of Facebook and many other social networks, it's good manners to wish your friends and acquaintances a happy birthday via a message or wall post. Especially as it is almost impossible to forget their birthdays thanks to the reminder functions. However, the creativity of the congratulations is often limited. You almost always see the same greetings on the wall: "Happy Birthday", "Have a nice party" or "Let's have a blast". This sounds more like a compulsory congratulation than a heartfelt wish. If you mean it when you wish someone a happy birthday, then congratulate them in a more personalised and creative way. A private message instead of a public greeting. Instead of a standard greeting, write a private message rather than a public "Happy Birthday" on the pinboard. This alone is a sign of greater appreciation. You can increase this even more with a personalised message. For example, you can thank good friends for their friendship or talk about shared experiences in a birthday greeting. Compliments are also a good idea, for example for humour, helpfulness or the trust placed in the birthday boy or girl. In the case of more professional relationships, on the other hand, you can thank them for the good working relationship and express the hope that this will continue in the future. There are many possibilities. Make use of them. The birthday boy or girl will thank you. You don't have to congratulate every "friend".
On average, every Facebook member has many friends after a while. Statistically, this means that one of your friends has their day of honour every other day. However, the more contacts you have, the more likely it is that there will be people you are not too close to. However, you don't have to congratulate every one of your dozens of "friends", but should rather concentrate on your closest friends if in doubt. A postcard or phone call is of course even more personal. Good friends will certainly also appreciate a classic postcard. However, this should also arrive on the day of the birthday. This shows that you thought about it beforehand and weren't just reminded by Facebook or your smartphone. Speaking of phones: You can also take the birthday of "old friends" as an opportunity to call them again.
