Gift
A gift is something that is given to another person without expecting to receive anything else in return. Giving a gift is an act that is done in different cultures as a sign of love, appreciation, congratulations, or respect.
Types of gifts: Gifts can be very diverse and can be categorized based on various criteria:
Based on the occasion:
- Birthday gift: To congratulate the birthday anniversary.
- Wedding gift: To congratulate the marriage.
- Anniversary gift: To congratulate the wedding or acquaintance anniversary.
- Eid gift (such as Nowruz): To congratulate the new year.
- Valentine’s gift: To express love and affection.
- Graduation gift: To congratulate the end of studies.
- Promotion gift: To congratulate the promotion.
- Corporate/promotional gift: To appreciate employees, customers and business partners, as well as to promote the brand.
Based on the type of goods:
- Flowers and plants: A symbol of beauty and freshness.
- Sweets and chocolates: A symbol of the sweetness of life.
- Book: A symbol of knowledge and culture.
- Personal items (such as perfume, clothes, jewelry): Shows attention to the person’s personal taste.
- Decorative items: To beautify the living environment.
- Experiences (such as concert tickets, travel, training course): A different and memorable gift.
- Cash or gift card: For the recipient to freely choose the gift.
Based on value:
- Small and symbolic gifts: Like a flower or a postcard.
- Medium gifts: Like a book or a personal item.
- Expensive gifts: Like jewelry or electronics.
Important points in choosing a gift:
- Knowing the audience: The most important point is to know the taste, interests and needs of the person you want to give a gift to.
- Occasion: The type of occasion influences the choice of gift type.
- Spiritual value: Try to choose a gift that, in addition to material value, also has spiritual value.
- Packaging: Beautiful and appropriate packaging doubles the value of the gift.
- Budget: Consider your budget and choose a gift that fits it.
- Purpose of giving the gift: What is your purpose in giving the gift? (Appreciation, congratulations, expressing affection, etc.)
Gift in Iranian culture: Gift giving has a special place in Iranian culture and is done on various occasions, including Nowruz, Yalda Night, birthdays, weddings, etc. Giving a gift is not only a sign of love and respect, but also helps to strengthen social relationships.
Promotional gifts: In the business world, promotional gifts are used as a tool for marketing and advertising. These gifts usually include the company logo and brand name and are given to customers, colleagues and business partners.
Finally, giving a gift is a good and commendable act that creates a good feeling for both parties (giver and receiver). The most important point in choosing a gift is to pay attention to the taste and needs of the audience, as well as the benevolent intention.