Whether you’re attending a formal dinner or meeting up with friends in another city that you rarely get to meet, carrying a gift is a great way of showing your appreciation for your host. The best gifts are the ones that tell the host you’ve put in a lot of thought in the gift and know them well. And while you might want to splurge to make a good impression, you don’t always need to break the bank to gift to impress or to show you appreciate them. Here are three tips to give a great gift to your host.
Pool In for Big-Ticket Gifts
If you’re traveling back to your hometown and planning to meet up at your old teacher or a mentor’s house or attending a big occasion like an award-ceremony, you might want to give something a bit more exclusive. In such a scenario, it might be a good idea to pool in with your friends to create a bigger budget. Look for gifts that offer great value while lasting a long time. Travel vouchers or tech Gifts for Teachers are both great ideas. You can also opt for exclusive gift sets catering to a hobby of your host’s. If you want to play it safe, a gift basket consisting of classy, specially selected gifts might be the way to go. Since you and your friends are all paying together for it, you’ll have many more good options to choose from.
Tailor to the Occasion or Personality
A gift that is chosen with a lot of thought and tailored to the occasion or the personality of the receiver goes a long way in impressing the receiver even without burning a hole in your pocket. If you don’t want to or have money to burn on an eye-wateringly expensive gift, then think hard about what you know about them or the occasion. Maybe your host of gift-receiver likes to cook? A beautiful set of rare spices or an upscale kitchen gift will be very well-received. Do they draw or paint? Look for supplies that they’d not usually splurge on for themselves. Are they wine connoisseurs? Look for a nice blend. When you put in some thought, it is bound to show.
Gift Locally
If you’re visiting from another city, it might be a good idea to carry something that your city is known for. This also applies if you’re the one hosting out-of-town guests. This makes the gift that much more meaningful and a little more exclusive. It also leaves your gift-receiver with a nice memory of your town and your meeting. If you’re all in the same town, consider something that they might not ordinarily choose to buy for themselves. Did they enjoy or show appreciation for something you own or did in the past? Use that as an inspiration for the gifting idea.
A thoughtful gift lets your host, or your friends and family know that you appreciate the time and efforts they’ve taken for you. Done right, it helps you leave a good impression for years to come.
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