A Gift of Friendship
There are certain occasions when giving an experience rather than a tangible item is the most appropriate gift giving choice. For some individuals this gift of enjoyment may be the most satisfying gift which they could receive. There are indeed times when there are many benefits to giving an experience as a gift choice.
Seniors have often spent their entire lives acquiring the items which they needed to pass through the many phases of their life. But as they aged further into life they also began to downsize. The children have left home, their health becomes more fragile, and they eventually move into an apartment or seniors complex where it is easier for them to maintain some independence. They really do not need a lot of gift items flooding into their now tiny home.
The elderly are a good example of individuals who it is often very appropriate to purchase an experience for rather than a tangible gift. Especially when you consider that pensions are not overly generous and it can be difficult for seniors to have the little extra money to spend on luxury evenings out for themselves. This experience gift might be a dinner at a local restaurant, gift certificates for the local theater, tickets to a local sporting event or concert, or even an ocean cruise if you can afford it.
There are many times when it is a monetary reason which prompts a person to purchase an experience for someone. A wedding couple who cannot afford a honeymoon, a young college graduate who cannot afford a vacation, or a married couple with children who are finding ends tight to meet, are all excellent examples of when an experience might be a very beneficial gift to give. When these adventures are an experience which they would not purchase for themselves then it is an ideal gift when it comes from you.
The gift of an experience can also be given to relieve the effects of a stressful lifestyle. There are many high stress professions where relaxing after work is a very real necessity. Some individuals get so caught up in the processes of day to day living that they forget, or just do not take the time to, relax. There can be many obvious benefits to giving an experience as a gift choice in this situation.
A gift certificate for a spa experience, dinner at a fine restaurant, a night at the theater, or even a weekend getaway can be a life saver. This gift may also be the experience which they need to remind them exactly how important it is to take a little time to just kick back and relax. This is when the benefits of your gift go well beyond monetary value.
Consider the benefits of providing a close friend with a gift adventure which you can experience together. A greeting card passed over with gift certificates to a local coffee shop and a note which says, "We really don't spend enough time together". Another good choice is tickets to a local sports event or concert which you can attend together. Can you ever give a better gift than that of friendship or caring.
Giving your wife a card which says, "We are going on vacation", or "Come out dancing with me", are experience gifts which help to strengthen the bonds of love. There are a lot of benefits involved with giving her the gift of an experience rather than a new toaster for the kitchen.
When it comes to the benefits of giving an experience as a gift there are certain small individuals who are very grateful for the chance of an outing. Children do not have a lot of opportunity to earn extra money for concerts, meals out, sporting events, or vacations and they sure do appreciate when these gifts are given to them. Whether it is you who spends time with them at these events, or if you simply provide tickets for your child and a friend to attend, you can be guaranteed that your gift of experience will be appreciated.
There are indeed times when there are many benefits to giving an experience as a gift choice.
