Womens_Health_Australia_December_2016

THE NINE

COMMANDMENTS

OF GIFTING

“Apart from tab

manners, there’s

area in life whe

etiquette’s mo

important than

in gifting,” says

Rebecca Horsey,

gift manager at

Australian gifting

company The

SOL Group which

includes mensgift

store.com.au.

Horsey advises

we follow these

commandments...

FOR THE GIFTER:

1.Thou shalt invest in

gift-wrapping. “It adds a

sense of anticipation and

shows how much you care,”

says Horsey. “If you’ve

ordered the gift online, it’s

worth ticking that box to

have the item gift-wrapped.”

2.Thou shalt prioritise

function over form. An iron

over art? Maybe not. But

beautiful glassware you can

use over crystal swans, yes.

3.Thou shalt include a card.

“A gift tag will not suffice,”

saysHorsey.“Aheartfeltcard

will be cherished long after

the occasion is over.”

4.Thou shalt include a gift

receipt, where appropriate,

especially for clothing.

5.Thoushaltgiveagiftthat’s

appropriate – not one cupcake

forafamilyoffour,OK?

FOR THE RECEIVER:

1.Thou shalt open the card

first.(Anoldiebutagoodie.)

2.Thou shalt open the gift as

soonasyougetit.“Itgives

youachancetothank,and

give satisfaction to, the gift

giver,”saysHorsey.

3.Thou shalt send a thankyou

noteforaweddingor

milestone gift. This is an

investment in your

friendshi

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Rubi Vacay

Backpack

EveEveryone lovesryone loves

toucans.$19.95,

rubi.com.au

Sunnylife Beach

Paddles Montauk

Play time. $34.95,

sunnylife.com.au

Annabel Trends

Beach Pareo

Can be used as

a towel or wrap.

And... pineapples

are fun! $44.95,

annabeltrends.com

TOMS Classic Blue

Canvas Wave

Give a pair to a

mate and TOMS

will give a pair to

a child in need.

#feelgoodfactor

$85, toms.com

Lark Donut

drink holders

The sort of floaters

you do want in

your pool. $14.95,

larkstore.com.au

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