When Choosing a Gift

When you are choosing a present for someone, do you get something you like or do you get something you think they would like?

Many people do the former without realising it.

I once knew of a male relative who wanted to do the latter. As men go, he was typical of many in that he didn't LIKE to shop. However, since it was his beloved sister he was buying for, he wanted to give her something that she liked.

Personality-wise, he was just the opposite of her. He was a serious, no-nonsense chap. She brought light and laughter to him by her antics and ways. Despite their personalities, they dearly cared for each other.

That day, when he finally came back from the shops, it was obvious that he had put some thought into it, and it was definitely something she would like. No, she would love!
When asked how he made his choice, he simply replied, "Whatever I hated, she would love."

And so it was, she loved it.

And he used his understanding and acceptance of different personalities with good effect!

(No, it wasn't this gift, but doesn't this make some of you go "So cuuute" and others of you go "What a waste of money"?)