Mistakes to avoid when choosing a Christmas gift
Written by Divine Koretta Njoume on 6th November 2024
Christmas is a time of year when we exchange many gifts. It’s a way to show appreciation to our loved ones, which is why it’s important to celebrate the occasion thoughtfully. Giving a poorly chosen gift can lead to disappointment.
Here is a list of the gifts that people tend to dislike the most:
1- Keychains: These items are much more given as souvenirs and not as Christmas gifts. They are sold almost everywhere and even in supermarkets. Offering this to a person can be synonymous with a lack of interest and effort towards them. So no, you can remove this from your list.
2- Fitness and Diet Programs: Offering someone a fitness or diet program can send the unintended message that they need to improve their physique, which is typically not well-received, especially during this time of year.
2. Personalized T-Shirts and Blankets: While many people appreciate the idea of enlarging a favourite photo for use on a wall or cushion, receiving such a gift can come off as strange or even unsettling. Most wouldn’t want a large photo of you on a T-shirt!
3. Unknown Brand Chocolates: Although the sentiment behind gifting chocolates is important, choosing chocolates from a nearby supermarket doesn’t convey much thoughtfulness. Often, these chocolates are of poor quality and taste unpleasant. Instead, consider chocolates from popular brands such as Lindt, Cadbury, or assorted varieties.
4. Poorly Written Romantic Novels: Gifting a poorly written romantic book is unlikely to be appreciated, as many people prefer more meaningful or well-crafted literature.
5- A hygiene kit: it typically includes items like deodorant and soap. However, many people feel uncomfortable receiving these types of gifts because they may imply that the recipient has poor hygiene or smells bad. Since Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, it’s not the best occasion to suggest someone isn’t clean. A perfume is generally more suitable than deodorant, so choose one that has a pleasant scent and is possibly from that person’s favourite brand.
6- A mug with “Keep Calm and “ was incredibly popular a few years ago and was seen everywhere. However, it has since fallen out of fashion, and gifting someone a mug with that phrase for Christmas may not feel very festive. Instead, consider giving a mug that says “Merry Christmas” or one designed in the shape of a deer or the Grinch. Those options would be much more suitable.
