Asking people to run errands and giving gifts is a subtle but important etiquette in social situations. However, inappropriate gift-giving can cause misunderstandings and embarrassment, making it difficult to accept. This article will delve into the taboos of entrusting people to do things and give gifts, provide you with smart solutions, and help you better understand through an example.
1.Taboo 1: Gifts that are too expensive:
Question:Gifts that are too expensive can be uncomfortable or even burdensome for the recipient.
Resolved:Choose the right price, pay attention to the other person's preferences, and pay attention to the practicality of the gift.
2.Taboo 2: Too utilitarian gift-giving motives:
Question:Gift-giving that is too utilitarian can make people feel taken advantage of and ruin relationships.
Resolved:Give gifts with sincerity and friendliness, care about the other person's feelings, and avoid misunderstandings.
3.Taboo three: I don't know the choice of gifts for the occasion:
Question:Gifts that don't understand the occasion can be out of place and embarrassing.
Resolved:Understand the other person's interests and hobbies, choose gifts that match the occasion, and avoid unnecessary embarrassment.
4.Example sharing: Xiaoling's gift-giving wisdom:
Xiaoling needs to ask someone to do an important business, and in order to show her gratitude, she prepares a small but delicate gift, which is a handicraft that the other party likes. This gift does not seem too expensive, but also takes into account the interests of the other party, so that the recipient feels sincerely happy.