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A great way to show somebody you care about them is by giving them a gift. Whether you are giving this to mark a special occasion or simply to let them know you care, presents are something that people should spend a lot of time picking out.

One of the main reasons why you take time choosing these gifts is because it really can say a lot about your relationship with the receiver. Instead of just buying the first thing you see, it always is better to think about the person who is receiving the gift and think about what they like.

A common misconception regarding gifts is that you have to spend a lot of money to make them good. Typically this is not the case. Although sometimes a great present for a person just happens to be expensive, there are still plenty of options that are cheaper and the receiver will appreciate and love.

If you want to make your gift really count stand out, one of the first things to do is consider the occasion. If this is for a romantic occasion, then you should think about going for meaningful gifts that say something about your relationship – anniversary presents can sometimes be tricky.

On the other hand, if this present is for a special occasion such as a birthday, you could consider thinking about what interested the person has. If they are into reading, then think about giving them a particular book that would appeal to them.

This method can work really well even if you are giving a gift to someone you don’t know very well. Take some time to think about their characteristics and go from there. Because your gifts or gift sets will show that you put at least a little bit of effort into it.

When it comes to the holidays, most people find it difficult to find the right gifts for everyone. People normally get to a point where they have no time so they just have to buy last minute presents.

Even if you have to buy last minute gifts, you still can make them important and meaningful for the recipient. All you need do is use the same tactics previously. Think about what they like to do for fun and buy a quick gift off of that. So long as you put a little thought into it, it will show.

Kirkland McCauley bought his wife an elephant as a birthday present. It was not a present she liked or understood, and it made a mess on her carpets. In fact it remained the elephant in the room, the unspoken horror that separated them for the last few days of their marriage.

Kirkland bought his present on the Internet. These days it’s easy to be imaginative. Simply scroll through ebay or amazon for ‘presents’ and the choice is at least very, very wide. It ranges from a pampering days to skydiving, having a star named after somebody to buying a set of champagne flutes.

But being imaginative is not enough, as Mrs McCauley was quick to tell her husband of the moment. The miracle of having a cell phone meant he could access the net, and arrange such purchased as buying an elephant while down the pub. This did not compensate for the inconvenience. And anyway he always knew she never liked grey.

So choosing suitable christmas or birthday presents is an art form requiring a mixture of diplomacy, creativity, sensitivity, and inspiration.

The internet can be a great help and opens up all sorts of opportunities. But it is not the complete answer.

‘Unusual’ is not enough. Being impractical is not enough, although it can help. After all, who likes a practical present – a washing machine, new iron or paint brush?

‘Frivolous’ often helps, as does ‘extravagance’ – or at least the appearance of either.

FInding a gift on the basis you have always wanted one yourself is a definite no no. What wife wants the almost complete set of Charlton Athletic football programmes, 1967 to 1983 – missing only the April 1971 Accrington Stanley game?

Picking something ‘worthwhile’ or that send a message is worse. Booking time at a fitness camp is rarely appreciated.

‘So ‘appropriate’, possibly in a witty way, is the most important gift adjective – but appropriate to the receiver not the giver. But the worst that can happen is that the gift ’says more’ about the giver’s interests than those of the receiver. The best that can happen is that the giver receives in return more appreciation of their thoughtfulness and sensitivity.

Meanwhile Kirkland went back to his job at the zoo a wiser man, and Mrs McCauley was remarried to a big game hunter who always brought her gift sets - and jewellery, and chocolates and only the occasional subscription to Rifles and Telescopic Sights magazine.