If people give strange, bad, or confusing gifts consistently, either because they didn’t make an effort or they just don’t seem to get you, it’s a waste of money. So what’s one to do? Here are some tips for getting the gifts you want:
– Start dropping hints early. If the gift givers in your life are stunned, you might have to be increasingly obvious about it as the special day approaches.
– Asking outright for gifts can appear tacky, but some people find gift buying stressful and prefer clear instructions. Even if they’d like to get you something you’ll love, they just don’t know where to start. So cut the people like this in your life some slack.
– Tell everyone how much you liked your last visit to Your Favorite Spa. They will get the hint to buy you a Gift Card . You can use that at your next visit, maybe add some special treatment too.
– If you still want to maintain some element of surprise, suggest a few options and let them choose.
Or, Skip the Gifts, Make it an Event
Instead of exchanging gifts, invite friends and family members to join you for an outing. Dinner? Visit to the Spa? Mani/Pedi? Couples massage? Movie?
An activity not only saves you from wasting a gift, it simplifies everyone’s life and strengthens relationships. Maybe you’d like to invite your sister to the spa or your friend to a movie or your grandmother for a mani/pedi.
Just be sure to make your suggestion early enough that a gift hasn’t already been purchased.