Etiquette expert issues Christmas present warning and exactly what you shouldn't do
11.11.2023 - 14:15
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Shopping for Christmas presents can be difficult, especially when you have some hard in-laws or friends to shop for.
One study suggested one in 10 Brits would consider ending a friendship or relationship due to a bad gift, so it is important to make sure you don't end up with some bad gifts, reports Nottinghamshire Live. Personalised gifts experts Getting Personal conducted the above survey and come up with some tips on how to avoid gifting faux pas.
Also, the survey revealed a further eight per cent of people wouldn’t hesitate to cut all ties from people who are bad gift-givers. Etiquette expert William Hanson has shared his top tips for further avoiding gifting faux pas this Christmas.
Read on below to find out more.
William said: "Giving something personal that is tailored to the recipient lies at the heart of good gift-giving. We’ve all received presents that are way short of the mark. Knowing the giver has put next to no thought into what they give you can be incredibly demoralising."
The expert explained: "If you’re socially popular and/or have a large family, it can confuse who you need to buy for, who buys for you, and what you got them last year.
"To make things as easy as possible, use a simple spreadsheet or note on your phone to record all this data. While it sounds like a hassle to set up, once it’s done, it will make your life a lot easier."
William added: "Two things: if you didn’t like it in the first place, why do you think someone else would like it? It’s basically silently saying, ‘This is cheap and nasty, but I thought you’d love it’."
The expert also noted: "With new romantic relationships, sometimes the heart takes over and the more grounded thoughts from the head are silenced. Don’t go too overboard