| There is a very simple rule in gift-giving: give the | | | | that Impress |
| person what they are asking for. Unfortunately, | | | | Here are 5 tips for choosing unique and funny |
| this rule only works when the person has already | | | | gifts that will impress: |
| told you what they want in advance. And, of | | | | 1. Make sure your version of unique matches |
| course, the gift has to be within your budget for | | | | theirs: Everybody has a different idea of what |
| this rule to work. | | | | unique means. There can be a fine line between |
| The second rule in gift-giving: if you don't already | | | | unique and off-color or lame. A good rule of |
| know what they want, the next-best thing is to | | | | thumb: the closer the friends the two of you are, |
| knock their socks off with a unique and funny gift. | | | | the more "out there" you can get with the |
| Unique gifts have the power to express the | | | | uniqueness of your gift. |
| special nature of the relationship between giver | | | | 2. Link the gift to something you have done |
| and receiver. After all, if you can pull off giving a | | | | together in the past: Gifts are great when they |
| unique gift and it is well-received, it says a lot | | | | allude to an event or experience the two of you |
| about the strength of your relationship. | | | | have had in the past. The experience could be |
| Of course, in order to successfully give a unique | | | | something that happened over many years (such |
| gift, you really need to know the person well. | | | | as attending the same school), or it could be |
| Unique and funny gifts can be hit-or-miss if you | | | | something that happened at a given moment in |
| are not careful. | | | | time - such as a concert or special trip. |
| Funny is Good, Unique is Great | | | | 3. Connect the gift to something you will do |
| If you are looking for funny and unique gifts for | | | | together in the near future: Or, if the two of you |
| someone special in your life, you have a lot of | | | | plan to take a trip or to participate together in a |
| choices. One important note: it is important to | | | | special event in the near future, find them a |
| make the distinction between funny and unique. | | | | funny and unique gift that connects to that |
| Funny gifts are great. However, humor is so | | | | experience. |
| personal and subtle that one person's funny joke | | | | 4. Choose a unique gift that hints to something |
| is another person's total miss. Hint: unless the two | | | | you both aspire to: Another idea is to find a gift |
| of you are the very best of friends, focus more | | | | that hints at something you want to do together |
| on unique than on funny. | | | | but haven't yet, such as a trip across Europe, |
| Unique Gifts Show Off Your Sense of Style | | | | bungee jumping, or white water rafting. |
| A well-chosen unique gift shows off the sense of | | | | 5. Unique does not have to mean unheard of: A |
| style of both giver and recipient. Uniqueness is | | | | final word of advice: in your quest for a unique |
| something we all seek. Everyone likes to feel | | | | and funny gift, there is no need to go overboard |
| special. Of course, you will want to choose a gift | | | | in terms of finding something totally unique. The |
| that is not only unique but also cool. In other | | | | only criterion should be that the thing you choose |
| words, don't just go for unique: go for something | | | | isn't the typical, everyday gift. |
| that is both unique and something they'll love | | | | Follow these 5 tips to find a unique and funny gift |
| using. | | | | that is sure to impress him or her. |
| Unique and Funny Gifts - 5 Tips for Choosing Gifts | | | | |