Everybody loves getting a gift. But there are some people who just seem like they have a knack for giving better gifts than other people. What is it that sets them apart? Well, they understand that in order for a gift to be good, it has to be something that the receiver either wants or needs. A gift has to show that the giver knows the recipient very well.

The first step in creating the perfect gift is to understand the receiver. One trap that people fall into frequently is purchasing gifts that they themselves would like to receive. Just because the giver likes to read books does not mean that the recipient wants to receive a gift card to a local bookstore. So part of being a good gift giver is being observant. Find out what the gift recipient likes, what do they do with their time, what are they interested in, and what would they buy for themselves if they could afford it.

The next part of being a good gift giver is being organized. An anniversary gift that is seven months late or a wedding present that comes eighteen months after the wedding does not have the same impact as one that is given on time. In order to give gifts in a timely manner, it may be necessary to make a list of important dates and anniversaries and create alerts as a reminder for when presents need to be purchased. Searching for gifts is fun when there is plenty of time to do it. When gifts are purchased in a last-minute panic, it can be a very stressful thing.

When it comes to giving a good gift, presentation is everything. It doesn’t matter how thoughtful or how expensive the present is, a beautifully wrapped present will trump one that is not as beautifully wrapped all the time. Sometimes when people have multiple presents to send out at once or when they need to send out multiple packages over the course of the year, they will order custom packing tape. This custom tape adds an extra touch to a package that is being sent out. It allows the sender to give a gift that reflects a touch of their personality.

As the old proverb goes, ‘there is a lot more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’ The better thought out the gift is, the more personalized it is, and the more presentable it is, the happier the receiver will be when they get it.