Monday, 18 January 2010

Keys to Determining the Perfect Christmas Gift

By Emily Latimer

What is the perfect Christmas gift for that "someone special" on your Christmas List? Don't just wait till the last minute like last year! There is still time to do a bit of homework and really surprise them this year! Let us help you in your journey to ascertain that perfect gift...

a) The Boy Scouts have a famous motto, "Always be prepared". While not all of us are boy scouts, we can still take this motto to heart. How you say? Whenever you are around that special someone, notice what they say and do. They will often give you clues and ideas and hints on what they would like to receive for Christmas this year. They might say:

"This is nice, I'll have to keep it in mind".

"If only I could afford this".

"This is a great idea, but it would be better if it was in red".

Remember these comments, and be sure to write them down when you get a free minute. These passing comments open the doors to great gift giving...

b) Does that "special someone" have a favorite hobby or pastime? Do they enjoy following a particular sports team, or partake of a particular hobby? If so, there is often something that you can get them to help them enjoy their pastime all that more. The key is, what is it? Even if you are not an expert on their pastime, there is someone out there who is. You could call up your local hobby store, or perhaps post a question on an internet forum. Ask them "what is the perfect gift for someone who enjoys "...fill in the blank..."? People love to talk about their hobbies, and I'm sure they would love to help you out.

c) Friends can be a literal goldmine of information on that "special someone". Ask their closest friends for gift giving suggestions...but before you do, have some gift giving suggestions of your own. If you ask them directly they will often draw a blank, but by having a few suggestions of your own you can "jog their memory" a bit. It might be a good idea to bring along some photos or pictures of what you were thinking of getting. Why not cut out some pictures from an old catalog? The key is to "jog their memory"...they might have that perfect gift idea lurking in the back of their mind somewhere....

These three ideas should help to get you started on this year's Christmas List. If you would like more details, or to learn about the "Hot Items" for Christmas this year, check out the blog: www.ExcellentChristmasList.com

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