It is easy to become a great gift-giver as long as you listen to what your prospective donee has to say (particularly if you are spending a lot of time with him or her)... most often, the donee will tell you what he or she wants without actually realizing it. The donee does not have to know how much you spent (if anything), or where you got it from, as long as it is something that he or she will enjoy. It is the thought that counts, and seeing that you were paying attention to what was said is usually enough. You will know when the donee pauses as he or she looks at the gift, and then at you, in disbelief and awe.
BTW- after having read parts of your journal, I would assume that a good gift for you would be a toy for Tatiana or a bottle of apple schnappes...
The same principle applies to the soon to be married couple, but it takes extra work, since you have to listen to both persons and extrapolate something that they both want. But it can be done, and inexpensively at that. It does require taking the time and shopping around for the best deal.
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Date: 2003-09-19 10:30 pm (UTC)BTW- after having read parts of your journal, I would assume that a good gift for you would be a toy for Tatiana or a bottle of apple schnappes...
The same principle applies to the soon to be married couple, but it takes extra work, since you have to listen to both persons and extrapolate something that they both want. But it can be done, and inexpensively at that. It does require taking the time and shopping around for the best deal.