Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas all offer great chances for giving gifts. But choosing the perfect present for a friend or family member can sometimes be diffi cult!

Here are six tips to make your gift giving easier:

Watch for ideas

Has your friend been looking at the same earrings for months but hasn’t bought them? You already know she likes them, so why not buy them and surprise her!

Listen for hints

Get into the habit of carrying a small notebook. The next time someone talks about a favorite CD or book, write yourself a note.

Consider their hobbies

Your dad plays sudoku and would enjoy a new gameboard but won’t get one for himself. He’ll love yourthoughtful gift, though, and enjoy his hobby even more.

Notice the things they collect

If your sister collects teapots, keep a watch out for a nice one. Then buy it for her set.

Check their to-do list

Maybe your mother needs help running some errands or cleaning the house. You could give her a printed coupon promising to do those tasks.

Plan and shop early

Don’t wait until the last minute. Start looking in January for the perfect gifts for those special people in your life.

包括生日、母亲节、父亲节和圣诞节都是送礼的最佳时机，只不过，如何挑选出最佳礼物送给亲朋好友，有时却可能不是件简单的事！

不妨参考以下6种秘诀，就可以让送礼变得更轻而易举：

观察入微，找寻灵感

你朋友是不是好几个月来一直频频看同一对耳环，可是却迟迟没买下手？那么你已经知道她喜欢什么了，何不买下那对耳环，让她惊喜万分呢！

仔细聆听蛛丝马迹

养成随身携带小笔记本的习惯，下次有人提到最喜欢的CD或书时，就在笔记上写下来。

从他们的嗜好下手

你爸爸喜欢玩数独益智游戏，如果能有新的游戏板，一定会很开心的，不过，他就是不肯再买一个。但你如果送新的游戏板给爸爸，他一定会爱死这个贴心的礼物了，而且还会更投入数独的嗜好！

留意他们的收藏嗜好

如果你姊妹喜欢搜集茶壶，不妨留意有没有漂亮的茶壶，然后买下来送她，为她的系列收藏增添新力军。

替他们跑腿（译注：直译为察看他们的待做事项清单）

也许你妈妈需要有人帮她跑腿，或是打扫家里。你可以送她一份印好的妈妈专用优惠券，承诺帮她做这些差事。

预先计划，提早采购

别等到最后一刻才匆忙跑去买。一月就可以开始注意有没有哪些最佳礼物，好送给在你生命中意义非凡的人。