At the end of the year, it’s a coincidence: you will certainly be invited to a secret friend’s house. Whether at work, at university or with friends, it’s difficult to spend Christmas without participating in a game like this. The problem is when you write someone’s name on paper and you don’t know what gift to give, right?
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Since no one wants to give a gift that the other person doesn’t like or is very different from others, those who find themselves in this situation end up racking their brains trying to find something nice to buy. If this is your case, don’t worry, there are tips that can help you not make a mistake when giving a gift to your secret friend.
Check out some tips below:
Show empathy and observe
The most important thing to avoid when buying a “Greek gift” is to show empathy and put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Don’t think about what you would like to gain, but rather what the other person would like. Also, don’t give souvenirs that might offend or embarrass your secret friend, such as a weight loss book or lingerie.
Another tip: be attentive. If you don’t know much about the tastes of the person giving the gift, start paying attention now to get to know their tastes better. If you notice that the person likes sports or cinema, for example, bet on something along those lines.
Focus on gifts that are more likely to be successful
Not everyone likes the same things, but if you really don’t know what to buy, it’s harder to go wrong on certain items. Chocolates, good headphones and simpler decorative items are some of those gifts that appeal to almost everyone (don’t forget to check that your secret friend is not lactose intolerant before opting for chocolate).
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