Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And we believe like every year (or for the first time in your life) you plan on going out with someone. Planning a date on Valentine’s Day is hard. There is just so much to do that it gets overwhelming. Something equally hard, if not harder, is choosing a gift for your valentines. And things tend to get even harder when the recipient of your gift is someone you hardly know.
You might think that since you do not know them that well, you can get away with getting them a lousy gift. Or you might think that you need not put a lot of thought into it. However, rest assured that your valentine will take note of it. At times like these, it is the thought that counts. They will see the effort you put in for getting them that gift, rather than the gift itself. And things can only get better for you if they are fond of the gift you get them.
Having said all that, let us look into ways you can decide on a Valentine’s Day gift for someone you hardly know.
Learn Whether Your Interests Match
This one is easy to do, as long as you are well-acquainted with the other person. However, assuming you hardly know them, you are unlikely to know much about their interests. In that case, you can use a love and compatibility calculator to help you out.
We tried this one by MysticMag and got good results. The calculator will take in your names and zodiac signs, and tell you whether or not your interests align. The calculator will also show you what to expect from your date, how well you guys can connect emotionally, and so on. Even if your interests do not match, the MysticMag calculator will tell you what they prefer. You can take that information and then decide on the gift based on their interests.
Recall Old Conversations
Going through old conversations can help you get some ideas regarding what they might want as a gift. They are unlikely to mention it directly. However, they will surely drop hints or express their desire for it.
For instance, your date might talk about an author they like or a book they have been planning to buy for a while. You can cash in on these types of conversations and then get them whatever it is they have been looking forward to.
Go Through Their Social Media Accounts
Social media platforms disclose a lot about the person you are seeing. And you can get a closer look at their interests if you pay attention to the posts they share or things they talk about.
Look for things that they like or talk about the most. Once again, you cannot expect them to directly express their desire for a certain thing all the time. Instead, you have to decipher their posts and their likes to reach a conclusion regarding what they might want.
Many people often share posts that are related to relationships. Keep an eye out for that. You can learn about their expectations from these posts, and try to match them if possible.
Play It Safe
You did everything you could to learn about the other person and their interests. However, despite leaving no stone unturned, you still could not reach a conclusion regarding the gift. In that case, your best and the only option is to play things safe.
Do not worry because even when playing safe, you can still come up with a thoughtful gift. For that, consider common Valentine’s Day gifts. Flowers and chocolates are a popular Valentine’s Day gift combo. So you could go with that. You could even ditch materialistic gift ideas and give them an experience as a gift.
Perhaps a nice date or a visit to a scenic location. Or, maybe watch a movie together. Your time is the best gift you can give to that person at this stage. They will also appreciate you trying to make every moment of it worthwhile.
So there you go, a guide on how to get a Valentine’s Day gift for someone in 2022, whom you hardly know. Following these steps will help you decide on the perfect gift for your date, something they will be pleased with.