This article was co-authored by Allen Wagner, MFT, MA. Allen Wagner is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles, California. He received his Master's in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2004. He specializes in working with individuals and couples on ways they can improve their relationships. Along with his wife, Talia Wagner, he's the author of Married Roommates.
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Gift-giving is a satisfying way to show the people in your life that you care about them. Take some time to think about the message you want to communicate as a way to choose a personalized gift. Also, keep in mind that people often respond better to gifts that give them an experience, which you can accomplish in a few different ways. As you search for the perfect gift, take care to avoid common gift-giving pitfalls for the best results.
Tip: Make a note of any gift suggestions or ideas you get for the person right away so you do not forget what they said.
Tip: While it may seem like bigger is better where gifts are concerned, extravagant gifts and dramatic reveals are not necessary. You can let the person know you care about them just as easily with a simple, inexpensive gift.[10]
Tip: Buying gift cards in a large quantity is also a great way to simplify long gift lists. If you have 20 people to buy for, then you could purchase a $10 gift card to a local coffee shop for each person on your list. This will make getting the gifts easy and reduce the headache of remembering what gift you got for each person.
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