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Movie and Restaurant |
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* Surprise: Try casually asking for his/her time commitment on that day a few days in advance.
* Prefer romantic/drama/thriller genre (except violence) movie or live show.
* Book restaurant seats in advance. Plan food after movie for no 'eating' rush to catch the show.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 750 to 3,000 |
| 2 |
Hotel Stay Package |
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* Book a nice hotel getaway- feasible even over a normal 2 day weekend if planned well.
* Do not spend a lot of time commuting. Objective is to spend time together away from home.
* Married couples may leave their kids at a close relative/friends place if feasible & desirable.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 6,000 to 15,000 |
| 3 |
Anti Stress Spa Package |
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* Pamper by gifting a rejuvenating massage in a spa near the receiver's house.
* Make sure that reaching the spa is not a bottleneck. Arrange a cab if person can't drive.
* May couple the spa experience with a romantic dinner/movie subsequently.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 500 to 3,000 |
| 4 |
iPod/ iPad/ iPhone |
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* Approx. Cost (Rs): iPod Nano(6,000); iPod Touch(13,000); iPad(36,000), iPhone(45,000).
* Go for this if the receiver is an electronics gadget lover & budget is not a constraint.
* Do not buy a phone packaged with a telecom plan. Receiver may not switch to a new plan.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 6,000 to 45,000 |
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Digital Camera |
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* Gift a latest model of a reputed brand versus an outdated/cheap one.
* If the person already has a phone with a good camera or an iPhone, avoid giving this gift.
* Do remember to include the warranty card and take off the listed price sticker.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 5,000 to 12,000 |
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Lingerie |
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* Suggest you give this only to your wife or someone who will not be unpleasantly surprised.
* Do not ignore size, comfort, frequency and ease of use. Do not force a smaller size.
* Black color usually is preferred the most as it looks the most sexy.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 600 to 2,000 |
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Cake/ Chocolates/ Cooking |
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* Give a 'surprise' by keeping the cake at a place where he/she finds it. Have nice music ready.
* Husbands may cook a surprise meal or brew tea/coffee on 'that' day if they usually don't.
* If kitchen is not an attraction, you may order food from outside.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 500 to 1,200 |
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Shirt/Jeans/ Kurti/T-Shirt |
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* Gauge his/her colour preferences. Find out the clothing size before you buy.
* For size, note the Levi's jeans numbers on waistline sticker/badge or in his/her cupboard.
* Ideally, choose something nice that will make a person stand out.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 800 to 3,000 |
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Wall Painting |
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* Home Decorative options: Paintings, Lamps, Photo collage/frame, Designer mirror.
* If you can match a household decorative with any of receiver's wall, that will be great.
* Pack the fragile gift items well to avoid any breakage and bad vibes.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 1,000 to 5,000 |
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Set of 2 Interesting Books |
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* Try finding out what kind of books the receiver reads: Fiction, History, Management etc.
* Prefer giving 2 books rather than 1 as chances are the receiver will like at least 1 of the two.
* Try buying hardback instead of paperback for books that may be read frequently over time.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 400 to 1,200 |
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Mobile Phone |
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* Choose from the latest brands to gift instead of picking near outdated models on sale.
* Avoid giving light coloured phones (especially pink) to guys… boys/men usually hate that.
* See what phone the receiver already has. Don’t give a complex one, keep ease of use in mind.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 3,000 to 20,000 |
| 12 |
Wall Clock |
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* Wall, Desk or Alarm clock: Avoid one that makes audible 'seconds tick' noise.
* While giving clocks, do ensure they are in working condition & with batteries (if required).
* Pack the fragile gift items well to avoid any breakage and bad vibes.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 500 to 2,000 |
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Tie and Cufflinks |
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* Tie/Cufflinks is a good option for senior/business management people.
* Do not gift too loud coloured ties or too broad ones.
* Tie+Cufflinks+Handkerchief gift set is also a good option.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 800 to 3,000 |
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Wallet/ Ladies Bag |
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* You may keep a lovely note, photo or something else inside as an additional surprise.
* Ensure stiching quality is good as cheaper ones are badly stitched.
* Don't forget to take the price tag out!
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 500 to 3,000 |
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Flowers |
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* Roses: Red for love/respect, Yellow for friendship, Pink for happiness, White for loyalty.
* Go for these only if the person loves nature, plants, flowers. Otherwise, usually a waste of money.
* Only gifting flowers is gradually losing its novelty factor. May give wine bottle/chocolates also.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 400 to 1,500 |
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Perfume |
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* Choose a quality one from an authorized store only. Beware of fake/imitations which not worth it.
* Never present a 'Deodorizer' as it may send a wrong signal!
* Check for 'expiry date' and ensure its sealed before buying.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 1,000 to 5,000 |
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Teddy Bear/ Valentine Heart |
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* Some females love these as they convey a symbol of love and warmth.
* Don't give soft toys to boys/men as they usually will not be received well by many.
* Size of the gift does not matter much compared to how and with what feelings you give the gift.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 400 to 1,200 |
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Wrist Watch |
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* Females usually prefer ornamental sleek watched and not digital watches.
* Try finding out what the receiver already has on his/her wrist.
* Gift one which is better looking compared to the existing one.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 1,000 to 10,000 |
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Shoes/ Slippers |
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* Choose appropriate shoe type: Walking, Running or one depending upon receiver's lifestyle.
* Keep in mind that ladies prefer to match their slippers with their dress/attire and hand bag.
* Remember size varies by different brands. So ensure flexibility of exchange if possible.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 750 to 3,000 |
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Jewellery |
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* Never give fake or imitation jewellery as a gift to anyone.
* Swarovski jewellery is popular among many women.
* If you are buying expensive jewellery, do check for 'Hallmark' logo/stamp for authenticity.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 3,000 to 60,000 |
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Laptop |
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* Go for state-of-the-art brands instead of assembled, refurbished or slightly outdated models.
* Suggest taking the receiver into confidence- before buying- if he/she is extremely geek/tech savvy.
* Choose an upgraded model based on receivers' personal & business requirements.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 22,000 to 40,000 |
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Message Mugs |
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* Be creative. Get a personalized message mug that is interesting or catchy.
* A good option if you want to indirectly convey your feelings to the other person.
* Customized or personalized message mugs are available on many online websites.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 250 to 500 |
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Board or Video Game |
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* For teens, choose games that help them in aptitude/planning, English or Mathematics skills.
* Avoid any game/toy having sharp edges/corners or built using inferior plastic/paper.
* For small children, avoid toys having small objects (like dice) that could be swollowed.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 500 to 2,000 |
| 24 |
Juicer Mixer/ Dinner Set |
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* Specially meaningful gifts for any newly wedded bride/groom.
* Some couples gift household appliances on each others' personal occasions.
* Choose a good kitchen appliance of a reputed brand that comes with warranty.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 2,000 to 6,000 |
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Health Monitors |
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* Opt for this as a gift only for very near and dear ones only.
* Diabetes testing or Blood Pressure monitor machines are good options.
* Give this only if the receiver has that ailment as otherwise you will send wrong signals.
* Choose latest model of a reputed brand from authorized chemists or health websites.
Suggested Price Range (Rs): 2,000 to 6,000 |
