It is powerful presentation which is explain how to present gifts.

2. CONTENT
Introduction
History of Presents
Etiquettes of giving gifts and presents
Superstitions
Globally appreciated presents
Research on giving resents
Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
Gifts and presents are generally a symbol of true love,
friendship, fortune or goodwill. Gifts are the things which
makes the receiver become or less sad. Gifts play significant
role in celebrations, or some official parties. The habit of
gift giving is following throughout the world in various
ways. Each and every region having their own way of
presenting gifts and some beliefs about it.

4. HISTORY OF PRESENTS
• In Rome, Winter Solstice – December 21st
•( Longest night & shortest day)
• “The Return of light”- Longest day & Shortest night
• Developed a cake – Symbol of prosperity and
sweetness
• Gifts of thanks and appreciation

5. At the end of meeting
Presenting with two hands
Present for an individual should be given
in private
“Our relationship is more important than
this trivial item”
ETIQUETTE OF PRESENTING A PRESENT

6. • Wrapped presents should be kept in a
shopping bag
• Presents should be opened privately
• Polite to refuse at least once or twice
before accepting it

7. • Avoid bright coloured bows and covered
papers
• Ensure your wrapping
• Avoid giving presents between two unequal
•Should send a present with card having your
details

8. • Be sure to reciprocate
• Send the present ahead of that specific
occasion
• Presenting in a group

10. WEDDING PRESENTS
• Money is most preferable- envelope should
not be in black
• Mail the present ahead of wedding
• Important to send the ‘thank you note’
• Cancelled wedding – should return the gift

11. 2
FACTS ABOUT PRESENTS
•Largest Present of the world –
The Statue Of Liberty (France
to U.S in 1881)
• Private Jets
•Women buy more presents than men
“Early shoppers, sale seekers”

12. • Last minute purchasing of presents
• In Guinness record – Perfumes of
Clive Christians

13. • presents in pairs considered lucky
•. For gift giving in Morocco, avoid the colors pink,
violet, and yellow
• Scotland – scotch and shortbread in the first step
of new year
• Empty wallet, piggy bank or purse
SUPERSTITIONS

14. • Knife(sharp object) from lover –
love will end
• Knife, scissors from friend – coin
• Mirror – serves as a receiver
of soul
• Clothes in black - Thailand
• Black – Color of sadness and pain

15. 11• Presenting Portraits
• Figure of doves, crows or wading
birds
• Bread and salt to new home
owner
• Giving seeds to them – Growing
Of family

16. • Shoes/slippers– friend will walk away from
you
• The first opened wedding presents
• Giving ‘Clocks’ or ‘watches’
– Chinese
• “If you don’t believe it, don’t
disparage it” – For perfume

17. •White flowers of any kind – potted
plants encourage sickness
• Giving 4 or 9 presents of anything is
considered as unlucky
• Red Christmas cards should be avoided
• Hand kerchief – Causes tears

18. • Red color wrapping is
considered as luck
•Umbrella – ‘split up’
• Giving anything of 13 numbers
• Recycled things
• Glassware – Break up

19. 2
GLOBALLY APPRECIATED PRESENTS
• Box of cookies sweets, chocolates
• Wine, whisky
• Branded items
• Books , Pen
• Electronic toys for children
• A simple commemorative photographs

20. RESEARCH ON GIVING PRESENTS
• Leads to better and stronger relationship
• Satisfaction to the giver and pleasure to the
receiver
• beneficial for both the giver and receiver
• It encourage others to have the habit of gifting
• Way of expressing their feelings

21. CONCLUSION
Giving gifts and presents gives satisfaction to our
souls. Even small presents can open your heart and
warm your soul. Receiving gifts always give us sweet
experience. Make the people around you be happy by
your surprising presents.
“Giving more and getting more is the
law of attraction”

22. Thank you