words Alexa Wang
If you have a special occasion coming up, you might be getting stressed out about receiving gifts you’ll never use (and that you don’t want). It’s inevitable: At least somebody is going to get you something that’s completely and totally unwanted. However, there are a few proven ways of ensuring the gifts your receive are ones you desire. This post’s intention is to tell you about what these are. Learning these methods will help you avoid receiving gifts that are not going to benefit you or serve any purpose in your life.
Gift Registry Service
A gift registry service is something you should definitely consider signing up for as it’ll allow you to list out all of the gifts that you want without directly asking specific people for exact gifts. You can use a service of this kind for any event registry, which means you can request gifts for just about anything, ranging from birthdays to weddings and even baby showers. Make sure that if you are planning on using a registry service, you use one with good reviews and a solid reputation. A service’s reviews can help you get a good idea of what they are going to be like for you to work with them. Avoid reading reviews posted on business websites, as they are generally biased and exaggerated. Why would business owners want to allow negative reviews after all?
Sending Out Letters
If you do not have enough money to pay for the support of a gift registry service (though this is unlikely as these companies tend to be very affordable), you could always send out letters. In the past, people sent out forms which could be completed and returned, allowing them to choose particular gifts. If the gifts they wanted to send were chosen by somebody else, a gift of similar price would be requested in a letter sent back to them. If you are going to do this, make sure that you work out a good system so that everything works smoothly. Emails might be more efficient than letters.
Telling Loved Ones
If you are only going to be inviting your close family members and friends to your party or you only want gifts from them, go ahead and tell them exactly what you want. Once they have your gift list, they can coordinate amongst themselves and decide who’s going to buy what. If you are going to do this, be sure to be polite and friendly. Do not insist that they buy you gifts and be respectful of people’s budgets. If somebody cannot afford to live let alone buy you gifts, leave them off of your request list.
Asking for Cash
Some people and it difficult to decide what gifts they want. If you are one such individual, you may instead want to ask for cash. If you are going to ask people for cash then you need to make sure you are polite and respectful when you’re doing it. Sometimes people feel like they are being disrespected when people they’re giving gifts to outright ask them for money. While it is not really different giving you cash as a gift, people tend to get their backs up when money gets involved.
Understanding Feelings
As mentioned above, you need to be conscientious of people’s feelings and budgets. If the people you are going to be asking for gifts are not wealthy or have restricted incomes, do not ask them for excessive gifts. If you do not know what a person’s budget is but you are sure they do not earn a lot of money, consider skipping them. If it’s a special occasion then you will likely get more joy out of seeing them than you will a gift. If they are a close friend or loved one, their presence alone is likely the best gift that money can buy.
Having Some Manners
If you are going to be sending out gift request sheets and lists, have some manners. Do not be rude or pushy. If somebody says they cannot get you a gift, accept it. Do not get upset if some people turn up without any gifts. Some people do not have enough money or do not buy into giving people gifts for special occasions. Respect people’s decisions and choices. If somebody expresses to you that they do not have a large budget, do not send them expensive gifts, as this could make them feel pressured.
If you want to get a gift that you actually want for your upcoming special occasion, this post’s guidance is all you need. The strategies given here will help you to get what you desire.
