10.02.2012

Inexpensive Gifts To Say Thanks


It seems everyone likes gift. Gifts always represent feelings of happiness and joy, both for the giver and the receiver. There are many options in market now, items that can be used as gift. What are inexpensive gifts,  but memorable for the recipient and can represent gratitude of the giver?

A gift or a present is the transfer of something without expectation of receiving something in return. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. So, it is reasonable if you give a gift for the purpose glue relationships.

Gifts are there to make people happy, to mark a special occasion and to make people feel better and happier. There are times when you want to express gratitude with a gift, but not necessarily expensive. Expression of thanks is usually given to friends, spouse, family members, or other people who have contributed to our lives.


The essence of gift is actually not the price of the goods themselves, but the sincerity of the giver, the attention and the message of the gift, in this case is a sign of gratitude. Perhaps you give a gift to thank your spouse who have been supporting you beyond the exam at university or a promotion at work. Or you thank to friends who have helped you keep your child while in hospital, and so on.

Actually there is a positive value by giving inexpensive gift. This could mean your giving is sincere, not expecting any reward or something. If you give a very expensive item, it will invite the question, what is the purpose of the gift? Or what do you want in return from this expensive gift? In fact, you simply just want to say thank you.

The question  now is how much would you peg as cheap. Because this can be a relative for each person and most up to you. But, here are some idea for the gifts.

1. Chocolate or nougat candy
Who does not love a delicious chocolate or candy? As a gift, choose a quality chocolate and definitely good tasty. Likewise the France nougat candy is worth special than just a regular candy. The mixture of nougat is not just milk, but usually also added beans, blueberry jam, etc.. Give these in considerable amounts. For example, some chocolate bars and various candies. Your gratitude will feel as sweet as chocolate and candy ! So sweet.


 


2. Cookies
Cookies are a fun snack at any time. If you are skilled to make cookies, homemade cookies will seems special. But, if you do not have time, buy it. Make sure that the recipient will love types and flavors of the cookies are provided. Surely he would be very receptive to mark this gratitude and do not hesitate to help you in the future.

 


3. Something to wear
If you want a gift that can be used longer, clothing items can be an option. Choose a light just as T-shirts, casual clothe, scarves for women, sandals, unique belts, or unique accessories of bracelet or necklace.

 


4. Something to remember
If you want the gratitude to be remembered for a long time, choose the items stored lasting souvenir. For example, decorative lighting, painting, decoration items unique to be kept on the table or cupboard.

5. Something useful
As an expression of gratitude you can select the items that is definitely necessary or beneficial to the recipient. If the recipient has a hobby of cooking, you can give cookware or recipe books. If your colleagues using laptop in many activities, perhaps a beautiful laptop bag and mouse pads that will be very useful.

As a final touch, do not forget to pack your gifts as well and as beautiful as possible. Packaging is very important, because it can describe the extent of your seriousness to say thank you. If necessary, add a thank you greeting card in it. One other thing, do not give unusual gifts as an expression of gratitude. There are a lot of weird stuff in the market now in the category of unusual gifts. This should be avoided, because it might your gratitude rated just messing around and not serious. Of course this is not expected, right?

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