Perfect present

Djabanete

United States2786 Posts

January 11 2010 06:34 GMT

Man, I wish I could think of a perfect present to get my roommate and his girlfriend --- because they just got me the perfect gift:

Communique, the only Dire Straits album I didn't yet own. DS is my favorite band by far and I immediately fell in love with "Once Upon a Time in the West", "News", "Where Do You Think You're Going?", "Lady Writer", "Single-Handed Sailor", and "Follow Me Home" (which I'm listening to now).

I wish I could think of what to get them in return... Obviously I've thanked them already, and I know that gifts between friends don't need to be returned, but I'd like them to have the same feeling of being given something really lasting and special. If only I could think of something that they will appreciate even half as much as I appreciate this... Hmmm.

I don't usually give many presents, so I'm kind of at a loss. If you guys have any ideas, or remember times when you've given or received the "perfect gift", maybe that would help jog my imagination. (I'm not expecting you guys to know what my friends want, I'm just looking for inspiration!)

*thinking cap*

Djabanete

United States2786 Posts

January 11 2010 07:03 GMT

Here are the two I could find on youtube:

+ Show Spoiler [Where Do You Think You're Going?] +

+ Show Spoiler [Lady Writer] +

JWD

United States12607 Posts

January 11 2010 07:26 GMT

My advice is just to wait until an obvious gift idea rolls along (and believe me it will, if you pay attention to what your roomie/gf talk about). The best gifts are products of some idle conversation where you mention something that you want or some interest that you have—the album you got is a perfect example. You can't create one of these gift ideas, but instead have to wait for them to pop up. So just keep in mind that you owe them a present and eventually you'll find out what it should be.

Xxio

Canada5565 Posts

January 11 2010 07:47 GMT

Hwaseung Oz shirt. Cant go wrong.

Aerox

Malaysia1213 Posts

January 11 2010 08:43 GMT

Prolly a big hamper of food & tidbits or something like that. At least until their next special occasion(wedding? engagement?) to which you'll buy them something special instead.

Comeh

United States18918 Posts

January 11 2010 08:51 GMT

+ Show Spoiler +

Alright, but more seriously, often people will just mention things that they really want or could be useful in their lives, but they don't have/can't afford. Pay close attention to conversations for these type of signatures. But getting something that is involved in their interests/hobbies is always a good idea (a la your gift from them). That's always a solid choice.

qrs

United States3637 Posts

January 11 2010 10:23 GMT

On January 11 2010 16:26 JWD wrote:
My advice is just to wait until an obvious gift idea rolls along (and believe me it will, if you pay attention to what your roomie/gf talk about). The best gifts are products of some idle conversation where you mention something that you want or some interest that you have—the album you got is a perfect example. You can't create one of these gift ideas, but instead have to wait for them to pop up. So just keep in mind that you owe them a present and eventually you'll find out what it should be.

good advice

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