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| The Art of
Gifting |
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I t is amazing how much thought someone will
put into picking out the perfect present, yet uses very little
imagination on how to give it. In many ways, the presentation of a
gift is just as important as the item itself. Imagine buying someone
a gold ring and leaving it on the kitchen counter with a note that
says, "Thought you might like this." Or contrast that with
the gift of a ring hidden inside a rosebud that will "magically"
appear as rose blossoms in sunlight.
The next time you are giving a gift, consider presenting it in a creative
or meaningful way. Try these out for a change:
Tie a string all through the house, beginning at the location
where the gift is hidden. You can also attach small gifts all along
the string as a teaser for the big present at the end. Try this
and see the smile come on your loved one's face!
Another way in which you could give presents is by having him/her
find them. Write about seven or so clues, which lead from one written
clue to the next, until the final clue leads to the hidden gift.
If you want to go all out on the "treasure hunt" theme, you can
give a tape in the "Mission Impossible" style with instructions
or clues on how to locate the missing gift.
So, there are dozens and dozens of ways in which you can transform
the presentation of even an ordinary gift into a truly romantic
or memorable occasion. Just a little bit of "thinking" can
do the magic and you will realise how easy it is to charm a person!
| …Aditi Kumar
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