使用Player FM应用程序离线!
The Science and Art of Gift Giving
Manage episode 397299383 series 3445855
Today, we unwrap the science behind gift giving. With the holiday season just around the corner, Craig critically analyzes the internal conflict that many of us face, between choosing a gift that the recipient will appreciate and one that we, as gift givers, would want to give. Drawing upon several factors including cost, sentimental value, experience and practicality of the gift, Craig enlightens us on how best we can make our choices. Furthermore, gift-giving, according to Craig, isn't just about the present but significantly determines the dynamics of a relationship.
What You’ll Learn:
(0:02:41) - The psychology of why gift giving is difficult
(0:04:51) - The factor of cost
(0:06:58) - How to gift a gift card
(0:08:29) - Gifts that come from the heart are appreciated
(0:10:17) - Choosing between the gift the recipient will appreciate versus the wow factor we want to anticipate
(0:11:19) - Giving the gift of experience
(0:13:40) - Best gift is what the recipient asks for
(0:15:54) - Graciously receiving an unwanted gift
(0:17:26) - Regifting guilt
(0:19:09) - The practicality of asking for a specific gift
More of Do Good to Lead Well:
Website: https://craigdowden.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/
116集单集
Manage episode 397299383 series 3445855
Today, we unwrap the science behind gift giving. With the holiday season just around the corner, Craig critically analyzes the internal conflict that many of us face, between choosing a gift that the recipient will appreciate and one that we, as gift givers, would want to give. Drawing upon several factors including cost, sentimental value, experience and practicality of the gift, Craig enlightens us on how best we can make our choices. Furthermore, gift-giving, according to Craig, isn't just about the present but significantly determines the dynamics of a relationship.
What You’ll Learn:
(0:02:41) - The psychology of why gift giving is difficult
(0:04:51) - The factor of cost
(0:06:58) - How to gift a gift card
(0:08:29) - Gifts that come from the heart are appreciated
(0:10:17) - Choosing between the gift the recipient will appreciate versus the wow factor we want to anticipate
(0:11:19) - Giving the gift of experience
(0:13:40) - Best gift is what the recipient asks for
(0:15:54) - Graciously receiving an unwanted gift
(0:17:26) - Regifting guilt
(0:19:09) - The practicality of asking for a specific gift
More of Do Good to Lead Well:
Website: https://craigdowden.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/
116集单集
所有剧集
×欢迎使用Player FM
Player FM正在网上搜索高质量的播客,以便您现在享受。它是最好的播客应用程序,适用于安卓、iPhone和网络。注册以跨设备同步订阅。