How To Choose Christmas Gifts For Your Loved Ones

13.12.11 The Reporter 0 Comments

 
It's the height of Christmas cheer, and we're sure that everyone is thinking about what to get for ones you love. We know that there could be moments when it would get pretty tough to choose presents for people you care about, so to help you on your gift-giving quest, we'll give you tips how to choose gifts, for the different people in your life. While we here at Android Alliance Ph are definitely 100% Android, just for the day, just for this season, this post will be something that transcends the Android.

In the days to come, ramping up for Christmas, we have Android gadget specials to help you figure out what to give your techie (and Android-loving) loved ones. In the meantime, our gift-giving tips:

1. For those who have everything (boss, wealthy parents, wealthy friends): Something thoughtful, possibly one of their "favorite things," something you've made or something you've written/composed/drawn/painted.

Most of us may have that one person who may really have everything. And this is probably the type of person most difficult to get presents for. Thus, gifts that are more personal, gifts in which you've put more thought into the purchase/creation of, may well be in order.

Does your teacher/boss/mom or dad have a hobby? Do they collect mugs, journal, or create scrapbooks? Their hobbies and preoccupations could be good starting points for gift-giving.

2. For the significant other: Skip the clichés and go for things that are more meaningful. Skip the roses, the chocolates, the stuffed animals. Put more thought into your gifts: observe your Significant Other and get them something that's really close to their hearts.

Like with the first tip, look into your S.O.'s hobbies, habits, and even observe them closely when you guys are out window shopping. Did you catch her look longingly at a scarf then muse about how she'll eventually buy it for herself? Take mental notes (or even actual, albeit surreptitious ones using your Android and a Todo List) and get that for your girl this Christmas.

The same thing works the other way around. Does he always look at bikes, watches or phones? You don't need to get the actual thing if it's out of your budget. You can get a part, a miniature version, or an accessory of your guy's obsession. Bikes would be convenient to buy parts for, really expensive items would be cute to get minatures for, and gadgets like phones and laptops would be good and practical to get accessories for.

In general, thoughtful, personal and creative gifts are those that really warm the heart and impart the meaning of Christmas to friends, family and those closest to our hearts. When we give them gifts that have been given thought, effort and understanding into the choosing process, we communicate how much they mean to us.

So as the song goes, "Give love on Christmas day." To take off from that:

Give something that shows your love on Christmas day!