While giving traditional gifts for holidays is common, there are plenty of other reasons to give in the name of gratitude. For instance, maybe someone helped you through a particularly tough time in your life, and you’d like to say thank you. Here are a few examples of situations where you might want to express gratitude to someone who deserves it.
Employees Who Go Above and Beyond
If you’re a boss, you probably notice one employee that stands out from time to time. In fact, he or she might work extra hours to finish a project, run errands for you whenever you’re busy, or be more trustworthy than everyone else. Whatever the reason may be, this person is special and deserves to be treated with the utmost kindness and respect because they’ve earned it. Consider giving business gifts to employees to express how much they mean to you.
A Friend Who’s Always Been There
Although most people have friends, very few have real ones. This person is likely your best friend who stayed with you, even if you made huge mistakes. He may have made you soup when you were sick or showed you love when no one else would. Over time, you might have noticed no one else cared about you at your lowest times, except your friend. Words could never express how much he or she means to you, so you’d love to show how grateful you are with a meaningful gift.
An Especially Selfless Volunteer
As a leader in a nonprofit organization, you may have many memories of do-gooders. But, you’ve noticed one volunteer who made a truly selfless effort. He might have given his last bit of cash to a homeless person or cooked food at a shelter past midnight. This person didn’t only work hard but did so with a passion unmatched by others. Maybe you saw her exhibit genuine emotion or positivity in every situation she encountered. Saying thank you couldn’t begin to match what she did, so you’d like to give more.
A Family Member’s Unconditional Love
Despite the idea that family is supposed to love you unconditionally, the truth is that this is rare. Consequently, some family members will cause you so much pain, they may not feel like family. Luckily, you may have an uncle who understands what you go through or a cousin who’d never kick you when you’re down. You might have never thought anyone would ever care about you because no one ever really did. You know this person would cherish any gift you have to give.
The Stranger Who Saved Your Life
You may usually think of a stranger as your local grocery store clerk, someone riding his bike down the street or a random person in line at the bank. Then you meet the stranger who saved your life and changed it forever. He or she gave you something to believe in when you needed it the most. For one, he might have saved your child from a burning building. Another possibility is that she gave you lifesaving surgery. This person may have even treated you better than your own family and giving her a gift would mean everything.
One of the most meaningful moments of your life can be when someone does the right thing for yourself or others. This can inspire you to want to give them something in return. Expressing gratitude for people who care shows you’re human.