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A question, "What shall I give her as a present?" can puzzle any man
once in a while. As an old English proverb says, " The one who can give
a good present can live a good life." Is there a woman who would not
like to get a present?
What is the best gift to make? Whether she will like it or not? When you
want to get the attention of the woman you like, sometimes you just
cannot ask her directly, "What present do you want?" She may think it is
impolite, or that you have no imagination. And you want to please her!
You want to give her something special, to make an impression on her, to
show your interest in her. For some women it is not the present itself,
that matters, but the attention of the man, the excitement of the
expectation of the present, trying to guess what it would be. Some women
like the present to be a surprise. Women like to dream, so giving her
something she is dreaming about is a good idea, as well as keeping it a
secret so she can dream of getting to know what it is. So the main thing
to make a woman happy is to turn her dream into reality. A gift you make
should let her understand you have a good taste, tell her about your
tender feelings and, if possible, tell something about your personality.
A present like that will always be the best.
By the way, do you know that animals give each other presents? A spider
gives his female friend a fly (which also gives him a chance to stay
alive after the "wedding" . A penguin brings a fish as a present; A
weaverbird decorates the dating place with orchids!
So, I decided to make kind of a manual for choosing a present. It is
written for men, and I hope, it will help solve the problem of giving
the appropriate present.
After many centuries, men has understood that giving presents is not only
a pleasure, but also it can be a complicated matter. The European
etiquette has worked out a special presents code:
WHAT NOT TO GIVE, what to give, when to give, who and how, how to accept
gifts, how to thank and how to refuse. Actually, it is not so
complicated as it may seem, it makes our relations with people easy and
agreeable. Those etiquette rules teach to respect superstitions. That is
why I would like to start with superstitions and tell you
WHAT NOT TO GIVE !
.
EVEN NUMBER OF FLOWERS.
Symbolizes death. Do not give even number of flowers, it would mean the
wish of death. Appropriate only for funeral ceremonies.
FAKE FLOWERS.
Symbolize death. The same as above.
CARNATIONS.
These flowers are considered "companions of anxiety". People say,
carnations don't bring happiness in love, so they are not the best
flower for dating either.
YELLOW FLOWERS, ESPECIALLY ROSES.
They are flowers of parting.
PEARLS.
For a young girl, pearls mean tears and parting. This does not concern a
set of pearls, such as necklace and earrings, or necklace and brooch.
ALEXANDRITE.
This mineral is considered "a widow stone". A girl who wears alexandrite
jewelry will not get married.
GLOVES.
Mean a quarrel.
KNIVES, FORKS, SCISSORS.
If you give them as presents, you are willing to bring trouble in the
family.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
If you give your fiancé a handkerchief, you will soon part with him/her
and not marry him/her.
MIRRORS.
Superstitions say, giving a mirror brings unhappiness.
BOOKS OF POETRY.
Before the wedding, the couple should not give each other.
PORTRAITS.
Lead to quarrel.
If you give A WALLET or A PURSE as a present, you should put a coin,
otherwise your present promises shortage of money in the future.
Do not hand your present before you cross the threshold.
But, I want you to know that there is a little secret of how to avoid
some inconveniences. For example, if you give a present of knives and
forks, do not just give it but "sell" it for a little coin. The ritual
of gift giving becomes "a deal", which has nothing to do with
superstitions.
More about WHAT NOT TO GIVE.
A man should understand that when he gives a woman a present, it tells
her about himself. A woman can tell the man's attitude by the present he
gives. If the man gives the right present, the one that makes a lady
happy, it means he has known the lady pretty well and understands her
desires.
I would advise not to give a girl any kind of didactic present, such as
a cooking book, even if it is a very nice edition, or "A Household
Manual". The girl may get offended, as she may think of such present as
a hint that she is a not good enough homemaker and there is a lot to
learn for her.
It is also not recommended to give presents of practical value, such as
an iron, an apron, a saucepan, or a table cloth/mats, etc. in the
beginning of your love affair. The hint is obvious, "Darling, I will
take you to the Moon! I will get a star for you!" And against a
background the sound of a frying pan being cleaned is heard.
Lingerie is a very intimate gift, is only given after your relationship
with a woman has reached a certain point.
Be also very careful when giving any sort of skincare products/make-ups.
Present them only if you are sure your lady likes or uses them and will
not be allergic to them. As to the shades of lipstick or creme powder,
better consult a store beauty consultant before choosing by yourself, so
that not to make a mistake.
Pets, such as a kitten, a puppy, a turtle or a hamster are only good
when you have asked for the agreement to give them before. Keep in mind
that a pet is not only a nice fluffy creature; it needs a lot of care
and keeping it may be a problem.
Never give any kind of caricature portrait drawings, especially at the
very beginning of your affair. The girl may get offended.
As I mention befor,It is very impolite to give faded flowers. It is not
only the infringement of the etiquette, but also is considered an
insult.
After the present is given, do not try to get a direct answer to "Dear,
tell me, honestly, did you like my present?"
A very important thing is that the present you give, even a small one,
is packed nicely, in a special gift box, or paper or tissue. Women like
nice details and will appreciate the sign of your imagination.
With any gift, I would advise to enclose a card. Write some warm words
in the card for her, not just "From John with Love." Presents must not
be anonymous, except those for Saint Valentine's Day or April Fools'
Day.
Make sure to remove the price tag from your gift and do not tell her
where you bought it and how much or little you paid.
If you give flowers indoors, remove the plastic package, unless it is a
decorative part of the bouquet.
And, obviously, the way you give the present makes its own impression.
Believe me, it does not matter how luxurious the gift might be, it would
not make your lady happy if you just stick it into her hands.
Dear gentlemen! If you are real gentlemen, you should agree that a woman
is waiting not for just getting a nice present, but for your admiration,
your words of love and compliments. Women love with their ears. Make her
feel she is your princess. Avoid such phrases as, "I got so tired,
looking for a present for you!", "Sorry for giving you such a trifle",
"Sorry, I didn't find anything better", "I am not sure if you would like
that", "I didn't know what you wanted". Self-confidence is of big
importance. Make a speech for her! If you cannot find words to describe
your feelings, click how to express what you feel. It will give you an
example of words of love, lines of poetry and much more to help you
amaze your lady and win her heart.
I feel you are ready to ask me, "WHAT DO I GIVE A WOMAN?"
Your heard before: Most women love surprises. It is true and it is not.
Any surprise should be a little predictable. A woman by her nature
dislikes instability and improvidence.
If you want to choose the right present, you should listen a little more
attentively to what your lady says about different things, what draws
her attention and attracts her. If you are having a conversation about
music, remember the names of her favorite singers/groups. The most
important are her "by the way" opinions, something like "I wish I had
that…" So, wherever you go together, listen carefully to what she says;
while shopping, going to movies, visiting friends, and especially when
she is talking to her female friends and they are discussing something
that women usually like to discuss. You will hear what she would like to
get, and later you can surprise her by giving exactly the same, or even
a little better. She will be very pleased if you present her with
something of her favorite color, size, shape or scent. A smart woman
would always mention by chance some important information, giving you a
hint! You only have to listen!
To make it even easier, here is a list of some gifts that women like.
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. They are a classical gift, and always a wonderful and
appropriate one. You can give them at any time of your relationship. Are
you in love with her and she does not know yet. Flowers will tell her
about your feelings! Women like flowers. There are so many different
flowers:
How to make a choice?
Here is some helpful information.
Before you chose a bouquet, think of your lady.
What kind of woman is she?
What is her character?
Is she very young?
Is there any reason you want to give her the bouquet?
What time of the year is it?
Sometimes a small bunch of tender snowdrops can tell her more that a big
bouquet or gorgeous roses.
It is polite to give a bouquet of flower buds; it symbolizes the origin
of tender feelings.
For your first date a white or light pink rose would be appropriate,
then, as your feeling become stronger and deeper, you can give her the
bouquet of a brighter color. You can give roses, and also any spring
flowers such as tulips, hyacinths, and snowdrops. Each season has its
beautiful flowers.
Flowers for Spring: A bright bouquet of fresh spring flowers in spring
will give more joy that any other flowers that you can find in stores
all year round.
For March 8th, Women's Day, men usually give women irises, daffodils,
snowdrops, and tulips. But if you plan on telling her about your love on
that day, better give her red roses.
Fall flowers are chrysanthemums, asters. The number of flowers in the
bouquet is also meaningful.
One flower - a sign of attention.
Three - of respect.
Five - recognition.
Seven - love.
The number of flowers in the bouquet must be odd!
Once more- Even number is only for sad occasions, such as funeral.
If there are more than twelve flowers in the bouquet, then their number
should divide into six.
For the anniversary it is a custom to give a basket with a number of
flowers equal to the age of the person.
The more important the occasion, the more flowers to give!
Before the departure, you can give her a bouquet with more red flowers
in it. Or an orchid it is a beautiful flower, it should be kept in
special tube with nutritious solution; the flower will live much longer
then.
If you are going to meet her parents ,you should have two different
bouquets: one for her, the other for her mother.
Ask your lady about the flowers she likes.
When choosing flowers, it is useful to remember what they symbolize.
From the earliest ages "the language of flowers" has always been one of
the most meaningful and intimate. It tells about your attitudes and
feelings. Sometimes flowers can say more than words. Even nowadays, in
the century of high tech, people understand unconsciously the flower
language. However, if you add a card with your warm words to your
bouquet, it would make the flower language easier to understand.
You can more about Meaning of Flowers. and Flowers of Valentine Day!
Here comes a question: Whether to give the flowers in the package or
without it.
If the package is very nice and adds to the beauty of the bouquet, you
can leave in on. It is better if everybody can see the flowers through
the package.
Hand the flowers with their heads up, not upside down.
If the art of making bouquets still seems difficult to you, ask a
professional florist to help you. If you describe your lady, tell about
the occasion and the message your bouquet should bring, the florist will
take care of making the bouquet perfect, a "talking bouquet", very
special and meaningful.
You can give not only a bouquet, but also a single flower. The most
important thing is that it should be given from your heart with love.
Then it won't really matter if it is a bunch of wild flowers, a basket
full of adorable flowers or an exotic bouquet.
The pleasure of enjoying the flowers is temporary, unfortunately, but
the impression they make and the memories about the moment when you gave
them will last forever!
Fragrances.
Perfume is another popular traditional gift. Together with flowers,
perfume is one of the most desirable presents. There are so many
different fragrances, which one to choose? It can be difficult, if you
want it to be not just a sign of your attention, but also the scent that
will be her favorite, that will associate with her personality. Of
course, the best way is to ask her, what perfume she likes to wear or is
dreaming about, and give her that. If not,... |
