How to Give the Perfect Gift

Yes, this season is about giving…in theory. But why not be the best gift-giver you can possibly be? More importantly, why not shamelessly and effortlessly defeat your competition?

THE CAST

The GIFT GIVER: Played by none other than YOU

The GIFTEE (otherwise known as the Gift Receiver): Lover, person you want to be your lover, co-worker, family member, fiancé, husband, wife, person you know is going to get you a gift and you will feel like crap if you don’t give him one

The GIFTROBBERS (people who want to outdo you in the gift-giving process.): These people may include jealous family members, wannabe lovers of the GIFTEE, passive aggressive relatives, a person who likes to throw money around to hide his glaring flaws, etc.

Step #1: SIZE UP YOUR GIFTEE

What makes them tick? Have they been dropping hints all along? If you are having problems with this step, think back to a recent conversation you had with the giftee. Pick a gift that shows them you were actually listening to them while they were talking. This gift can be an inside joke as well. Survey says: People like it when you listen to them.

Step #2: SIZE UP YOUR WALLET

How much can you spend? Don’t go overboard here. Try not to come off as too cheap, either. A common mistake people make when shopping for their loved ones is that they try to cover up for lack of creativity and originality by dropping a few extra bucks. You are better than this. Come up with a reasonable budget and be creative.

Step #3: DON’T BE OBVIOUS

You work at a bookstore? Getting your girlfriend a book from the bookstore you work at and probably get a discount at is a TERRIBLE IDEA. She will know you couldn’t come up with anything else and that you were cheap enough to want an extra 30% off. CHEAP and BORING is not a combo that is going to put you in the gift-giving winner’s circle.

Step #4: PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING

Your girlfriend is a fashion freak? She’s been dropping hints she wants new threads this holiday season? Sweet. Clothing is an awesome holiday gift idea. It can also be a boring holiday gift Idea if you are not careful. One way to spice this gift idea up is what I like to call “the layer.” Get several items of clothing and layer them. Wrap them that way. For example: You have a t-shirt, a hoodie, and a messenger bag. Put the t-shirt in the hoodie, fold them and place them inside the messenger bag. Hide stickers and other fun items in the compartments of the messenger bag. Wrap the gift nicely and neatly, or fork out the extra bucks to get it gift-wrapped. When the giftee opens the gift, he continues to find one surprise after the other. It’s like a gift-wrapped treasure hunt.

Step #5: ACCEPT YOUR VICTORY WITH CLASS

No need to brag; he is happy with you. You have won. They keep smiling at you and playing with their new gift. Everyone else knows they have lost. Be graceful in your victory. After all, are you surprised? You knew you would win anyway.
Thinking of giving clothing as a gift? Make sure your apparel is fresh, on point and original. Here are some t-shirt shops you want to check out:

AlternativeApparel (blank tees that fit like a glove)
WearMeNaked.etsy (hand painted, artistic tees)
Villains, San Francisco (Haight St.)
Visit WearMeNaked. We specialize in hand painted, hand crafted t-shirts. Besides giving your shirts a good hand job, we’re about as hand painted and couture as one little t-shirt can stand to be.

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Posted by Chantelle December 2007

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