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Although there are many variables to choosing the right gift for the woman in
your life some rules always apply. Following are some basic tips to help you
through the murky waters of choosing a gift.
Pay attention.
Take a good look at the home decor of the woman who will receive your gift.
Does she decorate with angels, candles, family pictures, posters or art. The
items a woman chooses for her home will give many clues as to what she would
enjoy receiving.
Ask questions.
It never hurts to ask a woman what she enjoys receiving as a gift. Ask her to
describe her most favorite gift. Ask her to tell you what she enjoys giving as
a gift. This often will be the thing that she enjoys receiving as well.
Encourage an open dialogue about gift giving and listen to the clues she is
giving you.
Don't take the easy way out.
Don't just send a dozen flowers or a box of chocolates and expect an
overwhelming response. Women love to receive gifts that are meaningful and
matched to their interest. If you do send flowers (and sometimes you should)
add on a special teddy bear, picture frame or balloons to make the gift more
personal.
Avoid candy or fitness related items.
Don't give candy unless it comes with another gift such as flowers or as part
of a gift basket. That way the woman can give away the candy and still enjoy
the gifts that came with it. Too many of us are watching our weight and
avoiding fatty and sugary foods. Fitness equipment gifts may be considered an
insult as though you are criticizing the woman's weight. Don't think you're
being helpful by giving such a gift -- it will backfire on you!
Don't buy a gift that you like or want and give it to someone else.
This trick will not work on any woman with half a brain! Many years ago I had a
committed relationship with a boyfriend that never, and I mean never, bought me
a gift. One year he excitedly told me he had bought tickets to a concert for my
birthday! I was surprised and pleased until he announced that he bought tickets
to a Pink Floyd concert. I listened to Madonna and Michael Jackson at the time
not classic rock. Needless to say, out of politeness I pretended to be happy
and excited and went to the concert and had a good time. Giving a gift to
someone that is something you like or want is selfish and sure to cause serious
repercussions in your relationship. Don't do it.
If in doubt give a gift certificate.
Many on-line stores offer gift certificates that are convenient and easy to
redeem. It may seem like a gift certificate is the easy way out but it isn't.
If you purchase a gift certificate from a store that offers gifts interesting
to the woman in your life then you are doing her a huge favor. Not only will
she get a great gift that interests her but she can choose something that she
will actually use and enjoy!
Make your gift giving successful by taking the time to learn about the women in
your life and to appreciate them for their unique gifts. Women love to receive
gifts and will reciprocate in kind. Don't wait for a birthday or other special
occasion. Give gifts frequently and unexpectedly and you will be surprised by
the response you receive!
About the Author
Bonnie Jo Davis is also known as "The Gift Guru" by her friends and family. She
has many years of experience shopping and preparing gifts for giving which has
led her to create the new web site Gift Ideas For Women. Visit
http://www.Gift-Ideas-For-Women.com today for free articles
and gift selection and wrapping guides.
Reprinted from ArticleCity.com