Difference between revisions of "Graciously Hint About a Gift"

{{fa}}Life has certain grim realities. One of these is that some people in your life will never [[Give a Great Gift to Someone|give you a gift you like]]. It happens. Just let it go and move on. Focus on the people who do have the ability and desire to find a gift that would please you, but might be looking for a little help.

{{fa}}Life has certain grim realities. One of these is that some people in your life will never [[Give a Great Gift to Someone|give you a gift you like]]. It happens. Just let it go and move on. Focus on the people who do have the ability and desire to find a gift that would please you, but might be looking for a little help.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

#  Remember the purpose of a hint. We hint for the same reason we joke—to get the truth out in a way that the listener can choose to notice or ignore. This may sound a bit complicated, but it’s necessary. An important rule of gift giving is never to overtly expect a gift. If you’re not expecting a gift, how can you tell the giver what you want? You do it with a hint. When you hint, remember your goal is to help a bewildered giver, not to come out of the occasion at a net gain. So, as always, [[Be Polite|be considerate]]. Imagine yourself in the other person’s situation and consider what the person is likely able to afford in time and cost.

#  Remember the purpose of a hint. We hint for the same reason we joke—to get the truth out in a way that the listener can choose to notice or ignore. This may sound a bit complicated, but it’s necessary. An important rule of gift giving is never to overtly expect a gift. If you’re not expecting a gift, how can you tell the giver what you want? You do it with a hint. When you hint, remember your goal is to help a bewildered giver, not to come out of the occasion at a net gain. So, as always, [[Be Polite|be considerate]]. Imagine yourself in the other person’s situation and consider what the person is likely able to afford in time and cost.