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