How Gifty Are You?
From Giftypedia
When you give someone a gift do they look like this?
- Or, do they have this type of look on their face?
- Or, do they have this type of look on their face?
Answer just a few gift giving questions and see just how gifty you are... or aren't. Then, let Giftypedia help turn your gift giving experiences into happy gift giving occasions.
1. When an occasion comes that requires you to shop for a gift your first reaction is...
- A. Roll your eyes
- B. You have no reaction
- C. You immediately start thinking where you are going to buy the gift
- D. You immediately start thinking about the person you will be buying the gift for
2. You typically choose gifts...
- A. that I would like to receive
- B. that are generic, like a gift card so they can get what they want
- C. that are within my budget
- D. that are geared towards the recipients interest
3. You should only give gifts for special occasions like Birthdays or Christmas.
- A. If I have to
- B. Are there other reasons to give gifts?
- C. I would also give gifts for someone if they were sick or retiring
- D. You don't have to have a particular reason to give a gift
4. You typically begin your Christmas gift shopping...
- A. On Christmas Eve
- B. 2 weeks before
- C. 3 months before
- D. all year long
5. Typically your idea of wrapping a gift consist of...
- A. wrapping? What's wrapping?
- B. sticking it in a gift bag
- C. buying a themed wrapping paper with bows and ribbons
- D. purchasing a wrapping that is also part of the gift
6. When you absolutely have no idea what to buy for someone you...
- A. Avoid the person until the occasion has passed
- B. Give money
- C. buy anything and put the receipt in the box so they can return it
- D. Ask a relative or close friend of the recipient for advice
For each A answer you get 0 points, for B answers 5 points, for C answers 10 points and each D answer you get 20 points.
- 120 – You rule when it comes to being gifty. You bring joy and excitement to each recipient of your gifts. Share your knowledge and tricks of the gift giving trade with others by contributing to Giftypedia.
- 119 - 60 - You have gifty traits. With just a few easy adjustments to your gift giving strategies you will master the art of giftyness. The Everyday is a Holiday section of Giftypedia would be a good resource. Also, check out Creative Gift Wrap Ideas.
- 59 – 25 - You give gifts because you know it is the right thing to do. However, to you it is a chore and hassle. Enlist the assistance of a gifty friend or gift giving shopping service. You can also pick up some nifty tips from several of the Giftypedia articles. Articles like, When you Should Give a Gift and How to Avoid Controversial or Inappropriate Gifts would give you a good start to being more gifty.
- 24 – 0 - You must be a giftaphobic. You obviously don't enjoy giving gifts, much less putting any thought into the gifts you give, if you give a gift at all. Immediately enroll in the nearest Giftaphobic Support Group or you could read each and every Giftypedia article to help you overcome your fear.
