In my opinion, a great gift is one that is thoughtful, personal, and shows that the giver has taken the time to consider the recipient’s interests and preferences. A terrible gift, on the other hand, is one that is impersonal, poorly thought out, or shows a lack of understanding of the recipient. The best and most memorable gift I have received was a handmade dress from my boyfriend. It was special because it was clear that a lot of time and effort had gone into making it, and the dress specifically was something that I would not have bought for myself for it’d be a tad out of my budget. It said a lot about our relationship and how willing he was to put in the time and effort to create something so thoughtful and customized for me. One of the worst gifts I have received, with no offense to the person, was a pair of bright pink bell bottoms that I had no interest in wearing as they are not me at all. It left me feeling confused and wondering if the person who gave it to me knew me at all.
I agree with the advice in the article that to give great gifts, it is important to consider the passions, preferences, and personalities of the recipients. I think that this is a key aspect of gift-giving and can make all the difference in terms of how much the gift is appreciated. I like to think that I am good at giving gifts and try to put thought and consideration into the gifts I give. The best gift I have ever given is one I actually have yet to give but am very excited to. My boyfriend writes screenplays and has been wanting a vintage typewriter for some time now but hasn’t gotten around to buying one. I’ve found him a 1953 Smith-Corona silent typewriter in near perfect condition with the original tweed case! Some of my present-giving tips for others would be to try to think outside the box, consider the recipient’s interests, and put in the effort to make the gift personal and meaningful.