| Good ideas for gifts come through spontaneous | | | | What is the occasion? How old is the recipient? |
| acts of giving or pre-planned gestures of universal | | | | What is his or her personality like? How much can |
| significance. No matter their size, shape or value, | | | | I afford to spend? What am I trying to convey |
| gifts are always tagged as symbolic expressions | | | | through my gift? |
| of recognition and regard that delight the giver | | | | Once you have worked out answers, plan your |
| and recipient alike. | | | | gift through a broad spectrum of items that are |
| Buying gifts can be as easy or complicated as | | | | purely functional, fashionable, droll, personalized, |
| your intentions or cultural background. What you | | | | collectible or spiritual. Acts of generous giving that |
| choose to gift, who you choose to give to, where | | | | include personal community service time can be |
| and at what time, can be dictated by the | | | | another ingenious way to show your appreciation |
| calendar, market-driven lifestyles, financial standing | | | | and commitment. Other "gifts" that can catch the |
| and finally your very own personality. Remember, | | | | eye include stock options, paid holidays and of |
| a gift definitely signatures your sensitivities and | | | | course, that once-in-a-lifetime bequest. |
| perceptions as much as it marks the occasion. | | | | And that's not all. Alternative giving is fast gaining |
| So how do you choose the right gift for all those | | | | ground for that perfect gift idea-adopt a pet, |
| special moments that deeply impact on your life | | | | educate an orphan, donate with a world-view. |
| and relationships? Perhaps a few simple questions | | | | Let that moment of giving touch the heartstrings, |
| can steer you through those impossible | | | | and promote a windfall of sharing, caring and love. |
| bottlenecks. | | | | |