How interesting is it to present a gift
How interesting it is to present a gift – this question will arise as soon as you have decided what you will give. You can, of course, not fool your head, either to yourself or to the culprit of such an unnecessary fuss. You can.... but then don't complain about the gradually cooling relationship, the complete lack of a sense of celebration and overwhelming boredom. Sooner or later it will engulf, like quicksand and swampy swamp. And then, either submissively to the very bottom, where the eternal groundhog day and longing are green, or gather your thoughts and arrange an emotional explosion. Its power depends on many factors: starting from the age of the recipient of the gift and ending with the reason for its delivery. Let's talk about this in more detail.
Do not replace other people's dreams with your own ambitions
Often, when we try to give joy to someone, we actually amuse only our loved ones. For example, we persistently squeeze childhood dreams into the framework of our own, which once did not come true. Or we persistently impose on the child what is fashionable, what we would like to brag about in front of our friends. And then we wonder for a long time why this beloved child, instead of dancing with a life-size doll holding out a bag of sweets in a giant hand, hid from her under the bed.
- Hey, you're there! Get out! It's Masha's Bear, he brought you a present. And there's Masha on the way…
What kind of gift can there be if a hysterical three-year-old baby barely got away from a monster?! And the ungrateful one doesn't care at all that daddy laid out a round sum for the congratulatory visit of the masquerading tall man, and mom has already notified all her friends that in the evening she will blow up social networks with a freaky video from a home children's party.
The holiday, alas, did not take place, but all because the kid dreamed not of what his parents saw somewhere in an intrusive advertisement, and not about the fact that last year the Ivanovs had a great ride. He probably had his own ideas about pleasant surprises that did not fit into the fashionable standard, but for some reason, in pursuit of prestige and the embodiment of creative ideas, they forgot to ask.
So, first of all, we dismiss all stereotypes, put aside the ubiquitous gadgets in our adult world and go to the nursery. No, not to launch another cartoon disc, but to explore. Well, forget about the age difference for at least half an hour, play with him the way you once played yourself. Finding out the birthday expectations of a little mischief-maker is not so difficult. And it may happen that no hired aliens from the outside are required for their implementation, and if they are required, then you will find out exactly which ones, when and with what they should work.
The same applies to adults, before you surprise, think about whether this surprise will be pleasant? One of your friends will be happy to take part in an erotic show prepared by you, with the removal of a gift from the depths of a grand cake. The other, however, will consider it an insult to their life principles and a threat to the newly established happy family life. One laughs, trying to snatch a diamond ring from a plate of flour with her teeth. And the other will flatly refuse to spoil the makeup and instead of fun, awkwardness, or even resentment, will arise.
Happiness under the pillow
Relatives are usually the first to congratulate those who have every right to see the recipient of the gift sleepy, unkempt, without an evening dress and tuxedo. They have the most serious responsibility to set the mood for a happy day. And where do we find happiness from an early age? Right. Under the pillow! There we hid the first baby teeth that fell out, waiting for the Tooth Fairy, who by morning would definitely exchange a tooth for something pleasant. There we found our first children's watch and our first adult…
Well, let's say that not everything can fit there, from what you can and want to give. But a greeting card and P.S. "A gift on the table" (in the living room, under the window or wherever you have identified it for temporary maintenance?) It definitely fits in there. And it's easier to slip a postcard under the pillow without disturbing the sleeper. And here they are sweet morning stretches, and with them – a surprise-and-and-out!
Houses where the tradition of pillow greetings is not lost throughout their lives can boast of an excellent birthday mood for all their residents from early morning and all day long. It is important, after all, not to let a person get off the wrong foot. He should jump up, not feeling his legs from curiosity, and rush in the indicated direction.
There are never too many balls!
We all come from childhood, but what kind of child doesn't like balloons? On the eve of the name day, we buy several dozen. We inflate the whole family while the child is still sleeping. We hide the main gift in a secluded corner. And from above and throughout the entire space of the room, we throw and hang balloons. That's it, you can wake up! The first wave of positivity will rush in as soon as the baby sees the ball deposits sleepily. The second is when he will look for a cherished gift in them. Which one? Well, you're the one who went to the nursery to investigate, and you found out. Yeah?
This is the easiest way to fulfill a childhood dream. From the variants of congratulations with balloons, you can add helium, confetti-sequins. If a sleepy birthday boy cannot find a hidden gift in any way, we use the game "Cold-hot", which sets the right direction of the search.
An older child, one of those who are sick of children's toys, and he dreams of saving up for an iPhone as soon as possible, will be pleased with a contribution to the piggy bank. But do not give him a banal envelope? The balls will help out in this case too. Among those stuffed in advance with everything that can safely fly around after a loud bang, there is only one ball with rolled-up banknotes disguised as candy. Look for it, birthday boy, the sun is still high! This can no longer be prompted. Didn't you want to be an adult, independent and with an iPhone? So let him study, along the way he will think about whether it is worth rushing so much.
The same idea can be useful for adult congratulations: when you decide to give a gift with money, but you want to do it in a fun and unusual way. Instead of banknotes, a travel voucher and any small object can just as well be in the ball: a non-fragile piece of jewelry, a car key or an apartment key. You can bring a bunch of balloons with you to the restaurant and to any place where the celebration is scheduled. It is beautiful, spectacular, does not require large financial investments, but it is remembered for a lifetime as one of the happiest moments.
Quests and other tasks
The option is somewhat merciless, because a gift that is usually given just like that, the recipient will have to earn, though not seriously. But if it's worth it, why not work hard? The principle is simple: the birthday boy should have the first note in his hands. Alternatively, an SMS message comes to your mobile phone with a task: go there, do that. After completing the first task, he gets the next one, and he runs like a superhero until he finally gets to the present. It would be better, of course, for him to gallop joyfully, and not crawl on his last legs, when he no longer wants gifts or banquets.
You can fantasize about tasks depending on the circumstances. During a noisy feast, they can be humorous, as when playing forfeits, then everyone present becomes participants in an exciting action.
If the recipient of the gift is an intellectual man, the tasks can be arranged in a crossword puzzle, after solving which he receives a clue word where to get the gift. An additional bonus for him will be the opportunity to show off his powerful intellect in public, and this is appreciated by representatives of the stronger sex more than any gift.
Quests with romantic memories will bring a lot of positive emotions to a woman: go around all the shops, cafes, cinemas, and find yourself where your loved one is waiting with a gift – what else can you dream of?
Instead of one gift, you can give a whole series in such a long-lasting way: each task note is accompanied by a small present, and as a prize to the winner a huge gift.
Gift House
Weddings and housewarming parties are usually distinguished by oversized gifts. For young and new residents, guests bring carpets, sets, chandeliers, household appliances – everything that falls into the category of "getting a household." And of course, such gifts have to be presented somewhere on the outskirts of the banquet hall, without proper solemnity, otherwise there is a risk of barricading the room so that there will simply be nowhere to sing and dance at the wedding.
An alternative to this may be a gift house, which the organizers of the celebration should take care of in advance.
Along with the official invitation, guests receive a recommendation to visit the pre-holiday headquarters, where a mock-up of the mansion with miniature armchairs, tables, and televisions is installed. It will not be difficult to find a suitable model in a toy store. The guests themselves choose the piece of furniture that they would like to give and take it with them until they are solemnly installed in the toy mansions.
By the way, it is not necessary to give a chair in its natural form, you can use money, or even transfer to a card by bank transfer. But the joint beautification of the "gift house" installed in the place of honor directly during the celebration, with all the rearrangements of furniture and the setting of small tables, captivates everyone.
Put on a baby doll
A similar gift event uniting all the guests of a friendly party is also possible when the birth of a baby is celebrated. It's even simpler here: it's enough to buy a naked baby doll the size of a real baby and put it at the disposal of amused guests. They will dress up in the brought dowry with great pleasure, you can not even doubt it! And along the way, they will have enough fun, and they will not tire the real hero of the occasion with increased attention.
Packaging matters
It provides aesthetics, creates a mood. And how many opportunities it gives to delay and enhance the moment of surprise! Layering is among the most popular options. For the sake of a joke, someone is not lazy to wrap a tiny bracelet in wrapping paper so that the gift looks more like a snowball. And for someone, boxes nested into each other on the principle of a matryoshka doll are nicer, the upper of which is a harsh wooden box with a meter height. And somewhere inside, under the protection of numerous boxes, boxes and boxes made of plywood, cardboard and everything that we managed to get in a surprise diligence, there is a precious casket or casket with... Yes, you never know what might be there? Even if it's empty, my dear, the process itself is important.
Delivery too
Do you remember in the finale of "Beauty" Richard Gere climbs somewhere to the attic heights to his beloved with a rose in his teeth. Yes, after such a trick, she would not only be happy with a rose, but also a field blade of grass! There is no way to give an expensive gift – bet on the feat.
Of course, you can involve professional animators in the process. A carriage rolled up to the house with a kind sorceress fluttering out of it, accompanied by bears, gypsies and hussars, looks very impressive. But, firstly, it will not be possible to get rid of an inexpensive gift, this performance is also far from free.
And secondly, history has known cases when a young geologist boy walked eighty kilometers through a remote taiga to congratulate his beloved on her birthday. What else could you do if the all-terrain vehicle was up for long-term repairs, there are no other off-road vehicles, and a geological sweetheart was born today?
He could only bring her a gift from a bunny, in the form of mushrooms and berries found along the way. But after these generous gifts of nature, she married him almost the next day and without any hesitation. For he did not buy clowning, but conquered completely and irrevocably with a real man's act.
It's a wonderful story, isn't it? And, most importantly, it is real. Before experimenting with inventing surprises accompanying a gift, soberly evaluate your capabilities, abilities, and powers and you will become the author of your own story with ordinary miracles and magical reality.
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