A beautiful mug is a fairly common gift, even though for a serious reason you don’t seem to hand it over. In fact, in many cases, this is a good inexpensive solution, because everyone needs utensils for drinking, and it needs to be updated periodically, and if it is also original in terms of design, then a present can be much more sensible than it seemed. Consider cool ideas on how to make a pretty banal and hackneyed gift a good option for any holiday.
When is it appropriate?
Drinkingware exists no less than any known civilization. For example, it is known that already in Ancient Greece it was accepted, when they came to visit, to hand a vessel with sweet gifts to the owners. Probably not all did so beautifully, but such a gesture meant wishes for prosperity and well-being. Uhthat custom, by the way, is still preserved in Italy, but there the “bonus” will seem to many not so pleasant - sweets have been replaced by croup.
What is curious, in the original in most European cultures it was not customary to donate one mug - this is too individualistic, with this the donor seems to show that the person presented for the rest of his life remains alone.
However, most people simply do not know about it both here and abroad, because a mug is a much more popular gift than a set of glasses.
If you carefully picked up the cup and beautifully packed it, in most cases it will be appropriate. One of the exceptions is a holiday, the culprit of which is clearly not appreciate such modesty - there you should already give a set or a tea pair. The couple is usually given two cups in the set at once, unless the holiday is the birthday of one of them - then the gift must be individual. If you yourself are part of this pair, give the other half one cup from the kit, and keep the second one for yourself - this will destroy any superstition.
If you know a lot about superstition and are afraid that the cup you gave means your loneliness, there is a way to break the spell. The fact is that loneliness can be presented, but not sold, therefore, as a “reward” for a gift, return to the donor at least a small coin - this should solve the problem.
Man
The representatives of the stronger sex love practical and convenient things, because they can give a big cup in almost any situation. So that the gift does not look purely symbolic, it is important not to buy the first dishes in the nearest supermarket, but to look for something interesting among the souvenirs. An even more elaborate solution would be to customize the cup - today, by your order, professionals can write anything on its sides, and also add a quality image to the walls.
Moreover, some people who are close to visual and decorative art, tend to make their own pot at home. If you are capable of such a thing, then a surprise acquires a special symbolic meaning, because a gift made by yourself is always valued somewhat higher.
Considering the typically male need for practicality in a present, a thermomug remains a good option. This solution is perfect for those who can not really make time to drink ready hot tea or coffee - working at the computer or driving does not always leave such an opportunity. The thermomug partially solves the problem, because the drink does not get too cold in it, and some models connect to the network via a USB cable and even heat up the cooled liquid!
If one cup is not enough, you can serve the whole set - for example, it can include an enamelled mug, which should be filled with candy, as well as a teaspoon and a pack of good tasty tea.
With proper design such a gift seems to be very worthy.
If you need something a little more severe, pay attention to the sets of faceted glasses with glass holders or hand over the “older brother” of the cup - a glass.
A woman
The women have a strong desire for beauty, because they often like cute cups, despite the cheapness of such a gift. However, if you understand that you still need to give something more expensive, you can “weight” the gift with various fillings - at least with the same candies. Alternative options can be tea bags or coffee sticks, and to a fundamentally new level, such a present can be displayed with a neatly folded bill placed inside.
Since the aesthetic appeal of a gift is very important for a girl, find an opportunity to give not just a cup, but, say, a set with a saucer.
The packaging will play an important role here - if you hand a gift in a box, do not be too lazy to buy a beautiful ribbon, tie a present with it and make a beautiful bow. By the way, the bill can be hidden between the cup itself and the saucer, and practically any piece of jewelry will fit inside the cup itself.
If the reason for the presentation is significant and significant, then the gift should be more expensive, but it does not cancel the presentation of cups - it should just be more. As practice shows, they rarely use expensive gift sets, but few of whom the hostess refuses to do so - she is simply fascinated that this beauty and the symbol of family well-being now belong to her. The big bonus of such a present for a donor is that it is initially issued as a gift set, so you don’t need to decorate it additionally - you just have to take care of the flowers and the card. Most often, something similar is handed to a porcelain and silver weddings - if the set is made of the appropriate material, then everything is appropriate.
Thermo mugs are often presented to the guys, but in vain - such a gift can also be useful to a girl. It is equally relevant for office work, and for a pleasant pastime in the company of TV shows.
Packaging rules
It so happened that gifts are usually taken to be packed - it symbolically shows that you prepared for the holiday beforehand, and did not buy the gift at the last moment, without spending much time choosing and stumbling upon it in the store on the way to the festival.
At the same time, the cup is a gift with a non-standard form, and quite fragile, therefore it is not so easy to pack it. Usually for these purposes they use either a transparent film or wrapping paper - they are spread out, a gift is placed in the middle, and then all the ends are simply gathered over the mug and tied with a ribbon with a bow.
For older people, nostalgic associations are very important, they are usually very happy about the reminders of their distant youth, so you can pack a gift in the "Soviet" style.
This requires a relatively simple, but rare today kraft paper, instead of bright ribbons, use a nylon cord. Today, it would seem to most people to be too modest and gray in design, but for grandparents this is a stable association with holidays and gifts, because emotions will be completely positive.
Contrary to popular belief, a gift can not be packed entirely, but it can not be left without a festive decor.The simplest option is origami in the form of a flower attached to a cup handle, or even some more complex application, proving that you didn’t just pull this dish out of your own closet, since it was well preserved and suitable as a gift. To present the New Year's attributes, it is even easier to find the attributes - just decorate the gift with bright tinsel. On Valentine's Day, you can simply tie a balloon in the shape of a heart to a pen, just note that the cup itself is too small for this occasion, so add something else.
If you want to truly surprise a person with your gift, the following video review of unusual modern mugs will help you.
