Most people either overspend on gifts out of guilt or underspend and feel awkward. Here is how to set a gifting budget that is generous where it counts.
Start with the year, not the occasion
Map out every gifting occasion in the next 12 months. Seeing it as a whole allows you to prioritise where your budget has the most impact rather than reacting occasion by occasion.
Budget by relationship tier
Close family: allocate the largest share. A parent's birthday, your partner's Christmas gift.\nGood friends: comfortable mid-range. A birthday deserves something considered.\nColleagues and acquaintances: efficient and appropriate. Focus on presentation and a genuine card.
The presentation multiplier
At every budget level, presentation multiplies perceived value. A a modest budget gift in quality packaging with a handwritten card can feel more considered than a more expensive gift in a plastic bag.
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