subject: Etiquette in Receiving and Giving Gifts [print this page] Etiquette in Receiving and Giving Gifts Etiquette in Receiving and Giving Gifts
Receiving gifts is among the most enjoyable experiences that human beings need go through in the whole life. However, how to receive and give gift is a profound art, which requires meticulous treatment.
When someone is passing you the gift, you should receive it with both your hands and a big smile and remember never forget to thank the giver for his cherry-picked gifts. After that, you should open the gift in the giver's presence in order to show your heartfelt appreciation, make a compliment on the particular gift, so much the better. The moment of your receiving gift should be ended with your cordial thanks towards the giver again. Usually receivers are overwhelmed by the feeling of excitement upon receiving gifts and forget carrying out the etiquette mentioned above. Although the giver pretends not to care about this, the careless treatment of gifts does spoil the receiver's image and affect the relationship between them.
On the part of the giver, there are also some practical suggestions. The premise condition is that you should be willing to choose a special gift for your target receiver. When selecting a gift, keep in mind that the gift you choose bears a significant meaning to the receiver, at the same time it should be within the cost that you can afford. When the gift has been well chosen, make an effort to wrap it up exquisitely or in your own unique way. It would be best if you place a card, which carries your best wishes for the receiver, on top of the gift. When presenting the gift, tell in a happy mood, the receiver that you hope he/she will enjoy this gift.
This season gathers so important occasions as graduation ceremony, Father's Day, so it's a season of sending and receiving gifts. Apply the etiquette above to these significant moments, and enjoy yourselves to your heart's content. Whatever you receive and you give, the most cherished gifts are those from the heart, which is worth more than any expensive but meaningless gift.
