I really hate people who say “I bought you this because I didn’t know what to give you”. And they come with a piece of crap. If you really don’t know the person, there are always “safe bets”: a bottle of good wine, a beautiful flower bouquet, a signature art craft, or –if your budget allows it—a branded ornament object.

When you really know the person, there is absolutely no room for excuses. Even if the person is extremely wealthy (and you are not), there are small things that she might actually not have. The best gifts ever have come from persons that had thought about what I might be missing after analyzing my day to day activities and preferences (and with a small budget):

-A Swiss Army knife card

-A good quality runners T-shirt

-A good novel I had missed

-An original (and fun) mouse pad

Of course, expensive (and good taste) gifts are always appreciated.

Monicami :: Feb.09.2010 :: My rules :: 1 Comment »

I believe what Bill Cosby said about this issue: “I don’t know the secret for success, but I know the secret for failure: trying to please everyone”.

Monicami :: Sep.13.2009 :: My rules :: 3 Comments »

I hate when my host (hostess) says that there is no coffee (or beer, or whatever there isn’t) because “we don’t drink it”. Hello! If you want to please your guests you think of what they like, not what you dislike.

Monicami :: Sep.13.2009 :: My rules :: No Comments »

Even if his son is perfect –and he chose you for being his wife–, you are not. So, don’t try too hard. Save yourself time and trouble and just avoid her.

Monicami :: Sep.13.2009 :: My rules :: No Comments »