How to Give Hints About a Gift

Have a friend or family member do it on your behalf

If you are worried about how someone will react when asking for a gift directly. Ask a close friend or family member to give them ideas on your behalf. An idea would be for them to ask the question if they have already purchased you a gift yet. If not they can tell the giver the that you had mentioned an item that you really liked and that it was the opinion of the friend or family member that it would be a good idea to buy that exact item. 

Take Advantage of Advertisements

This is a way to finally take the many ways of advertisements and use it to your advantage. Although, it may be an obvious and direct hint for something that you may want. It can also be a more natural way to give your partner a hint.

When an advertisement for an item that you like is shown on television. You can casually mention that you like the item and would like to have one as a gift. The same will go for the other forms of advertising like online ads and store pamphlets. You can take the advertisement and show it to them directly. Then mention that the item is going for a really good price and it is something that you would like to have.

While Shopping Together

While out shopping together, it is the perfect time to hint for things that you actually want. You can make sure you stop by your favorite shop that sells the item that you are looking for. While browsing, make sure to point out the item and ask your partner what their thoughts are on the item. Then mention that you would like to buy it for yourself but not at the moment. Maybe at a later stage then emphasize that you really wish that you can get it soon.

Another idea would be, for instance, if you are out with your mother-in-law shopping for gifts for other people. You could casually mention something that you would like to receive as a gift.

Intentionally placing hints

This how to give hints about a gift can be done in many different ways. Some examples are:

• Make a list of things that you’d like as a gift, make sure you have a really obvious title like, “Gift Wish List”. Boldly circle or highlight the one that you want the most. Then leave it in an obvious place that the giver will see. One, for instance, you could place it in between two books or magazines that you are reading. With only the title sticking out and leave it on the coffee table, your desk or beside your bed.
• If the giver has a home office that they use with a printer. You could print the item off the internet and leave it “accidentally” in the printer.
• You could browse through a magazine. Find a picture of an item that you want and intentionally leave it open on that page. Highlight the name and write something next to it in bold letters like, “I Would Like”
• Make a gift list for friends and family and place it on the fridge door. Make sure to include one extra item with your name written in big bold letters next to it.
• Leave your phone or laptop open. Go into your “Wish List”, go into the item you want. Place your laptop or phone down next to or in front of your partner and walk away to do something urgently. They will definitely be curious.

Be direct and just say it

This will depend on two things. One is on how confident you feel that you will not offend the person and the other, the type of relationship you have. Then come right out and just say it to them. Don’t be rude by saying “I Want a diamond necklace” for instance. Many people do not take too kindly to a demand.

Instead, be a little playful in the way you say it. Something like, “I would love to get a diamond necklace this year for my birthday” or “I hope that Santa will bring me a diamond necklace for Christmas”

When having a conversation with the person that you want to drop gift hints with, remember to make sure that they are actually listening to what you are saying. Make sure that you phrase you hint in such a way that they ask you questions that allows them to find out more about the item.

The subtle and casual hint

While having a casual conversation. This could be with a group of friends, family or even while alone with your partner. There are a couple of ways that you can hint about the gift that you want in the conversation. 

• Casually mention someone that you know that has already received the item as a gift
• Casually and politely ask the group questions. You can ask if they are all set for gifts for everyone on their lists.

Use Social networks to your advantage

Social networks can help you in many ways to drop hints. They can help you to let your loved ones know the types of items that you would like as a gift. By using facebook, twitter, and Instagram, you can share, tweet and #hashtag a photo of the item that you want.

If you are someone that is always online. Then there are a few other ways to drop a hint of the gift that you truly want. You can let your family and friends know through online platforms. This could be through a blog post, an online journal or even an online wishlist, for example, An Amazon Wish List.

Use love message cards

This is a fun way to give a hint about a gift that you would like. It will also depend on the relationship that you have with the person. If the person is your partner and you love playing games with each other, then this idea will work great. Make some cards with some love messages on and in the message, you can mention the item that you want. Then either highlight it or circle the item to stand out. Yes, it is a direct way of asking but it is also fun because you will hide these love messages all over in their personal belongings for them to find.

There you go I hope that we answered your question about how to give hints about a gift. Try a couple of the ideas that suit the type of relationship that you have and you will not have to fake a smile or the excitement when receiving a gift that you actually want.