The Science Of Gift Giving- 7 Ways You Can Get Someone The Perfect Gift

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The perfect gift isn't a myth, nor do you have to search far and wide for it. There's a science behind gift-giving, so if you know the right things to do, you could easily get your loved one something they'd never forget. Below, we'll be running through everything you need to know, so what are you waiting for?

Is It Long Term?

Everyone knows how important saving money is. This is why you need to find gifts that can be used for a very long time. When people buy presents, they don't think about this. They think about the wow factor, getting their loved ones something that's temporary.

If your loved one has a passion for gardening, getting him or her the latest tools from his favorite line would be a great idea. They'll be able to use them for a long time, and best of all, the tools would help them better their craft.

Will They Like It?

While on the topic of hobbies, the best gifts revolve around activities and interests. If you know he loves gardening, why would you get him anything that doesn't revolve around this? Doing such a thing would set you up for failure, which we don't want.

You have to be careful. As the gift has something to do with his hobbies or passions, he probably already has it. This makes it vital that you run through everything he owns before you take the leap. Once you do this, don't be shy to do this a couple more times you could've missed something.

Get Wrapping

Let's say you get him a great gift. You can amp it up by wrapping it amazingly. Luckily for you, this is very easy to do. With a click of a mouse, you can find tutorials on how to wrap presents. If this is not your cup of tea, getting the place you bought the item from to wrap it can be done. After all, they're professionals so they'll do a better job than you.

To ensure the wrapping is perfect, get wrapping paper that your friend would love. If he's a fan of a certain tv show, comic book or manga, anything that revolves around this would add a personal touch.

Make The Unboxing An Experience

With the gift wrapped up perfectly, you have an amazing present. You aren't off the hook yet. There are still more things you can do to ensure your loved one gets something worth their while.

Make the unboxing an experience. You could make it Russian doll-like. So, have the present in another present in another present. This will make the unboxing experience very memorable, as you can imagine. It would also cause a lot of laughs.

Having it boxed like a Russian doll would be your best bet. However, if you're not a fan of this (or don't have enough gift boxes lying around), you could make the unboxing a scavenger hunt. You can hide the present somewhere and have your loved one find it.

This can be done during his birthday party, making for a fun experience for everyone around.

Does It Fit The Occasion?

The perfect gift would be in line with the occasion at hand. This can be hard to do as people focus on birthday gifts most of the time, which allows for pretty general things. You don't have to wrack your head as there are gift guides, which has things like graduation gifts for sisters, new years presents, going away gifts for colleagues and so on.

Ask Them

Okay, you might not be a fan of this suggestion, but speaking to your loved one is the best thing you could do. In a way, your loved one would be happy that you came to him to know what he'd like. This would make the gift even more special as it's clear that you care a lot about what you're getting.

You may not want to ask him what he wants straight up. You could beat around the bush and ask him about things he wishes he had. Of course, you should be sly and integrate this into the conversation as casually as you can.

Show Your Love

The perfect gifts are personalized. For some things, this can be hard to do. Write a beautiful card with your present. It should express how much you love the recipient, and if you want, make the wrapping paper personalized. It doesn't have to be about something he likes. It could revolve around a shared memory.

The perfect gift could also be something personal. If your friend group had an amazing time at the piers a few years ago, getting him a souvenir that would remind him of the night is a great idea.

Gift Him An Experience

No, we're not talking about making the unboxing an experience again. Instead, you could give him a gift that's a literal experience.

Frankly, you might have no idea what to get him. Instead of wracking your head, think about giving him an experience he'll never forget. There are enough ways you can do this, so this would take no effort.

Let's say he loves traveling. Why not plan the perfect trip for the two of you? You can go on a journey and experience new things, which is something he'll never forget. If your bank account can't handle such a thing, take him to a sports game or his favorite band's show.

When it comes to experiences, the more the merrier so bring your family or friends along (if your budget permits). This will make the night truly special.

With that being said, it's clear that you can easily get your loved one the perfect gift. There's a science to it, but at the end of the day, it isn't too complicated.

We ran through everything you need to know, so what do you think? Put these tips into practice to get the perfect gift.