Christmas Gifts for the Melancholic
The Melancholics are neat and tidy. They are cautious people. They are list makers who check everything 9 times. They are very frugal and extremely responsible.
What can you buy for a perfectionist? It is very trying to go to all the trouble of selecting a gift for someone only to notice their disappointment if some minor element of the gift isn’t completely perfect. If you have had this experience you have given a gift to a Melancholic.
They want everything to be perfect in their lives. This is one reason they are often so discontent. But, there are a few things to keep in mind if you are searching for a gift for them. They appreciate quality and craftsmanship. They are more likely to trust name brand items than cutting edge gifts. They are not great fans of attending parties.
What can you buy that they will appreciate?
- They like books - consider an Amazon or Barnes and Nobles gift certificate.
- They enjoy nice music - they prefer bands with an established history of success - Eagles, Doobie Brothers etcetera.
- They appreciate gifts that things in order, and clean, neat and tidy - The Container Store would be a good place to start.
In addition if you tell them you got it on sale, you will add to their appreciation of your gift.