There are several times of the year where we feel like giving both loved ones and sometimes even a perfect stranger a gift.
Some people feel that as long as they give a nice gift it does not matter what the present looks like and to a large degree, they are wrong.
The age-old quote of "It's the thought that counts" is even true with how well you wrap your gift.
A poorly wrapped gift may give the person who is receiving the gift the impression that you did not care enough about them to spend the time to wrap it properly.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, a professionally store wrapped gift can give the impression that you did not care enough to do it yourself.
While very few people who receive such gifts would complain out loud they would be feeling offended on the inside.
To make sure your gifts are received in the best light there are a few tips you should remember.
The gift should always look nice.
If the gift is in an odd shape and hard to wrap, put it in a box first.
It can be a lot of fun to watch some one struggle to open a package laminated in tape or wrapped in hard to tear foil paper.
Nevertheless, it is always important to remember that a gift is meant to be opened and such joke gifts should be reserved for close friends and family who will understand your intent.
Cards can add a little extra to the gift that say you really care, so if you do include a card remember to write something in them more than just your name.
A sentence or two written on the inside helps to personalize those impersonal mass-produced gift cards.
First impressions are always important, and the first thing people see about your gift is how well it is wrapped.
So the next time you go to wrap a gift, be it for a holiday or other celebrations, always remember to think about how your gift will be received and remember these suggestions