| Good ideas for gifts come through spontaneous acts | | | | steer you through those impossible bottlenecks. |
| of giving or pre-planned gestures of universal | | | | What is the occasion? How old is the recipient? What |
| significance. No matter their size, shape or value, gifts | | | | is his or her personality like? How much can I afford to |
| are always tagged as symbolic expressions of | | | | spend? What am I trying to convey through my gift? |
| recognition and regard that delight the giver and | | | | Once you have worked out answers, plan your gift |
| recipient alike. | | | | through a broad spectrum of items that are purely |
| Buying gifts can be as easy or complicated as your | | | | functional, fashionable, droll, personalized, collectible or |
| intentions or cultural background. What you choose to | | | | spiritual. Acts of generous giving that include personal |
| gift, who you choose to give to, where and at what | | | | community service time can be another ingenious way |
| time, can be dictated by the calendar, market-driven | | | | to show your appreciation and commitment. Other |
| lifestyles, financial standing and finally your very own | | | | gifts that can catch the eye include stock options, paid |
| personality. Remember, a gift definitely signatures your | | | | holidays and of course, that once-in-a-lifetime bequest. |
| sensitivities and perceptions as much as it marks the | | | | And that's not all. Alternative giving is fast gaining |
| occasion. | | | | ground for that perfect gift idea-adopt a pet, educate |
| So how do you choose the right gift for all those | | | | an orphan, donate with a world-view. |
| special moments that deeply impact on your life and | | | | Let that moment of giving touch the heartstrings, and |
| relationships? Perhaps a few simple questions can | | | | promote a windfall of sharing, caring and love. |