Everyone knows how to buy a gift. You simply go online, search for the right keywords, and hit purchase.
But the big question is, do you know how to buy a good gift?
A gift that lights up the face of the person receiving it and gets you known as the best gift giver amongst your circle.
We can help you get there with these 6 simple changes you can bring to your gifting habits.
Let’s begin!
1. Don’t Always Go for the Costliest Option
The biggest mistake we make when buying a gift is picking an expensive option and making the receiver constantly aware that it’s expensive.
Not every costly thing makes a good gift.
Choose an option that they actually need, want, or have previously shown interest in.
Look for something that can become a part of their routine, making it so memorable that they’ll always think of you when using it.
We suggest something that subtly upgrades their day-to-day life such as:
- A good shaving kit or trimmer
- A mens perfume gift set
- An organiser for their messy bathroom/room
- A puzzle that gives them a break from their screen time
- A vacuum cleaner for their car
These gifts don’t need to cost much and will still show them that you care about them and want them to have a good day every day.
2. Listen to Them
You’ll get more ideas and gift options by listening to them than by mindlessly scrolling online.
Men can casually drop hints about what they want without making a big deal about it. All you need to do is pay attention.
Instead of finding generic things online that people believe all men like, find out about their hobbies, likes, dislikes, and dreams.
If you get them talking, you can probably find out anything from their favourite colour to what Perfume Body Spray they use. And all of that is gifting gold.
3. Think of a Theme
This one is our favourite.
Instead of thinking of the occasion, think of a gifting theme that you can put all your gifts under. When you do that, finding the right gift becomes much easier.
For example, if they’re a movie buff, maybe your theme can be the cinema they grew up with. If they’re an athlete, create a sports day just for them.
A theme can be made from literally anything, their childhood stories, their family, or things they want to try. Once that’s set, you’ll be able to decide what to get them much more easily.
And they’ll appreciate the thought that went into this more than you realise.
4. Build an Experience
Instead of giving them a single product, how about creating a complete experience for them?
A well-curated collection of their favourite things feels significantly more premium than one item, and it makes them feel like you’ve put in loads of effort for them.
For example:
- Don’t just give them a shirt. Create an entire outfit for them that you then make them wear for a night out.
- Instead of giving them a single perfume, create a full collection with a perfume body spray, a men’s premium gifting kit, and a luxury travel bag to put all their shaving essentials in.
- Instead of giving them a picture frame, give them a collection of pictures through a home movie you make for them.
Each item they receive should feel like a part of an experience rather than just a single product they open and then put aside.
5. Put Effort in the Presentation
That’s right! Sometimes how you give your gift can also set you apart from the rest.
Things like a personalised note with each item, a story behind how you thought of them when getting it, or a good gift bag instead of a generic plastic one are the things that can make you stand out and give others the impression that you know how to gift right.
6. Keep a List With You
It’s often the simple things that get noticed the most.
If you find out something new about them or something they spoke very passionately about throughout the year, we suggest keeping a list about it in your notes app.
Maintaining a list of things they’ve liked and enjoyed over the years will help you choose something no matter the occasion and save you the last-minute panic as well.
A perfume body spray they commented on when you were travelling together? Add it to the list. Their wish to go bungee jumping one day? Add it. Anything and everything you think will be useful in the future, add it to the list.
You’ll thank us later.
Final Words…
Many times, a good gifter is not the person who gets a good gift. It’s the person who gets the right gift and creates a meaningful conversation around it.
These simple changes in your gift-giving habits will surely make you stand out. And not just that, they’ll also make the person you’re giving the gift to feel special and seen. Now what’s better than that?
