so what kinda gift do you buy for your relatives in Pakistan? and do you consider that what they have to say about those gifts, cuz what i have witnessed is they asks for things that are big in size. Tiny precious souvenirs will have zero value for em since chinese do-numberly maal is already widely available there. or do you buy things only for the people you really like or everyone in the family. do you have budget only allotted for the relatives in Pakistan? and do you buy gifts last minute, or do you start planning a year, 2-year, or you start collecting right after you come back from Pakistan.
ps. keeping in mind my financial stability…i only keep $500 for gifts, and i always look for exciting things during X-mas time. not only one gets variety in gift packs, but also the prices are cheaper than off season prices.
ps2. do you guys look for things in garage sale. i dont think there is any point to ashamed of especially when you have pricing sense/quality sense/brand new-used sense.
Usually gifts only for immediate family, and stufff or the new brides/babies/dulhas in the family stuff like that. We'd go broke if we got something for everyone. When we go to visit then we bring like a cake or mihtai or something. Usually also have a big dinner party/gathering with most cousins when we get there, dont always have time to visit everyone.
I firmly believe that gifts are a reflection of our own tastes and personality, so I would never give anything that I would never use myself, regardless of the price tag. For kids, clothes are always appreciated, bags for women and shirts or ties for men. I stock up on post christmas sales, good brands on sale and best time for gift buying.
Usually gifts only for immediate family, and stufff or the new brides/babies/dulhas in the family stuff like that. We'd go broke if we got something for everyone. When we go to visit then we bring like a cake or mihtai or something. Usually also have a big dinner party/gathering with most cousins when we get there, dont always have time to visit everyone.
my mother also take cake or something while visiting someone, but she can only if she is in karachi. she cant really do the same with her relatives lives in the pind.
I firmly believe that gifts are a reflection of our own tastes and personality, so I would never give anything that I would never use myself, regardless of the price tag. For kids, clothes are always appreciated, bags for women and shirts or ties for men. I stock up on post christmas sales, good brands on sale and best time for gift buying.
well tastes only matter if they are aware of the brands. i do know that people living in karachi, lahore and isloo are fully aware of brands and will also spend. but not everyone lives in khi-lahore-isloo.
lol. sometimes i wana gifts to the maids and servants over there, rather then sending or giving any to my actual relatives. ( its just in my head. )
well tastes only matter if they are aware of the brands. i do know that people living in karachi, lahore and isloo are fully aware of brands and will also spend. but not everyone lives in khi-lahore-isloo.
lol. sometimes i wana gifts to the maids and servants over there, rather then sending or giving any to my actual relatives. ( its just in my head. )
they don't have to be aware of the brands to enjoy them, the quality will speak for itself, thats what i meant. As you mentioned, Pakistan is flooded with chinese doh-number stuff so there is really no point in getting the same kinda stuff from here.
gifting family help is a lovely gesture indeed and they certainly enjoy it more at times than our own relatives.
ooh i know my MIL likes shoes from here (US). As it is difficult to find comfy boots/shoes in Pindi that look good as well (at least for her). Like the Easy Spirits, Aerosole, Hush Puppies etc...
Also in general some heels/platforms from here look good but are also easy to wear, as opposed to some really expensive, pretty shoes ive gotten from there that I can barely wear for 5-10 minutes.
We only get gifts for the very immediate family members when we go back and the things that we get from here (US) are things that we know are harder to find there ... or too expensive to buy there.
Women and girls: Shoes (for same reasons afro-sheen mentioned), makeup, lotions & perfumes, and purses
Men and boys: Nice shirts, ties, pants, casual shirts/tee shirts, jeans, sneakers, jackets, book bags, and ties
And in our family - we actually get gifts for the maids and servants as well. Most have been working for the longest times for our immediate familys over there and so we have developed a natural caring relationship for them. THey appreciate it so much and makes them the happiest ever. For the women and girls: unstitched cloth & a few makeup things, for the Men and boys: clothing of some sort and money.
When thinking about what presents to get relatives in Pak, try and keep in mind what they would or would not like. For example, I went to Pak last year and for my male teenage cousin I bought him an ipod touch. His younger sis is fanatical about handbags and makeup so she got presents like that. For his mom I bought handbags, makeup etc.
I try to get something for everybody, even extended family. And normally I begin shopping months before the trip:) Sometimes I just buy something that I like or I know that someone will like whenever I see it. My sister on the other hand believes in giving gifts only to those she is very close to, or only people she likes. Whereas, I even buy gifts for some people whom I don't like that much or at all, just because I believe it would seem rude and would be hurtful to leave them out, when everyone else is getting a gift.
The nature of the gift depends on the age and personality of the recepient. But I love the idea of gift giving.
i go wid the cash.why carrying so much from here ,when u get so much nice things from there.well i go to lahore and i know there you get very nice stuff.so when i visit my relatives i give some cash to kids and take some good bakery items for them:D and for my mom and dad ,well shoes ,sweaters for them .