Choosing gifts across occasions is a task in itself. What adds to the difficulty of the situation is when we have to buy gifts for someone again and again. That means there is an additional risk of repeating yourself. It helps if one is prepared in terms of two steps, understanding understanding the person and then the occasion before going ahead and buying a gift.Let us discuss the profile of a teenager and the further differentiation as per occasion.
The Carefree and Innocent Life Stage
Every youngster is an individual in their own right. This is an age which is considered to be very tender in terms of the overall development a child undergoes to be introduced to early adulthood. He/She is confused yet rebellious, determined and carefree, knowledgeable yet innocent. The various proportions of these elements makes all the difference to defining this young adult. Added to it is the fact that the teenagers and especially so of today have a basic 'know it all' attitude as well. Thus, it is important to understand the likes, dislikes and the basic temperament of the teenager for whom you are buying a gift. Another element which plays a key role in understanding the personality differences among teenagers is the gender. A gift for a young 16 year old girl will never work for a teenage boy of the same age.
The Occasion
The choice of gifts differs as per the occasion as well. From birthdays to festivals to days that celebrate relationships, all require an approach which is conducive to that occasion itself. When we try to use gifts that are meant for one celebration in another, it is bound to get noticed. In such a situation the whole purpose of presenting a gift is lost. This holds true irrespective of the life stage of the recipient. So, be it kids, teenagers or adults, the gifting solutions should differ as per as the occasion. One should not make the mistake of underestimating the perception capability of a recipient, even if it is a young child or a teenager.
Once we are armed with the knowledge of the basic temperament of a person and the nature of the occasion, selecting gifts becomes an easy next step.
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