These Simple Tips Could End The Stress Of Holiday Shopping For Your Partner
These Simple Tips Could End The Stress Of Holiday Shopping For Your Partner
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While we rejoice in the holiday spirit, it can often be stressful to find your special someone that perfect gift. But here are some tips on how to make the most thoughtful decision.
Jane Thomas, a marketing professor at Winthrop University, offered HuffPost Live's Nancy Redd three helpful ideas for figuring out what kind of gift your partner may like:
1. Ask about your partner's holiday experiences growing up
2. Spend time listening and observing what they enjoy
3. Discuss your shared experiences
Thomas said often getting the best gift requires being the best listener. She frequently advises shoppers to ask questions like: What are you interested in? Do you want a practical gift or a luxury gift? Perhaps something sillier?
Watch the full segment on what your gift says about your relationship here. Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live's new morning email that will let you know the newsmakers, celebrities and politicians joining us that day and give you the best clips from the day before!"Another expectation that people have going into this has to do with the fact of listening," she said. "I tell shoppers all the time to stop shopping and to start listening more."
