How Gifty Are You?
From Giftypedia
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “How gifty am I?” You may be surprised to find out that you are not as gifty as you thought. Most of the time, this question doesn't occur to us unless we find out that our latest gift was included in the first load to the local charity, sold on eBay, or even more humiliating - re-gifted.
Gift Giving is a Part of Life
If you want to give a gift that you feel good about and will light up your recipient's face, then it may be time to sharpen your gift giving skills. Not creative? Well, never fear - giftyness is not a gene you are born with - it is a conscious effort to find that special someone a gift that they will love.
First, take this quiz and see how you rate. For those scoring lower than anticipated, don't despair - it may not be your fault. With the convenience of gift cards, over-night shipping and gift registries, our gift giving skills have been weakened. This is evident in the rising popularity of re-gifting. But the reality is, finding that special gift for someone is not always easy - it requires a little time and effort.
Test Your Giftyness |
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1. When an occasion arises that requires you to shop for a gift, your first reaction is...
2. You typically choose gifts...
3. You should only give gifts for special occasions like Birthdays or Christmas...
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4. You typically begin your Christmas shopping...
5. Typically your idea of giftwrap is...
6. When you absolutely have no idea what to buy for someone...
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Scores |
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A answers score 0 points, B answers score 5 points, C answers score 10 points and D answers score 20 points. Add them up for your total score.
120 points - You rule when it comes to giftyness! You bring joy and excitement to each recipient of your gifts. Share your gift giving skills and tricks of the gift giving trade with others by contributing to Giftypedia. 119 - 60 points - You have gifty traits. With just a few adjustments to your gift giving strategies, you will master the art of giftyness. The Everyday is a Holiday section of Giftypedia is a good resource. Also, check out Creative Gift Wrap Ideas. 59 – 25 points - You give gifts because you know it is the right thing to do, but to you, it is a chore. Enlist the assistance of a gifty friend or gift finding service. Also, check out tips from Giftypedia articles like, When you Should Give a Gift and How to Avoid Controversial or Inappropriate Gifts. 24 – 0 points - You are a "giftaphobic." You don't enjoy giving gifts, much less put any thought into the gifts you give, if you give gifts at all. Understand that you can acquire gift giving skills with just a little effort. Instead of enrolling in the nearest Giftaphobic Support Group, resources like Giftypedia will help you overcome your fear. |
3 Basic Tips for Gift Giving |
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1. Planning
2. Research
3. Presentation
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