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Unless you have been living under a rock, you have noticed that Christmas is fast approaching. The signs are everywhere from the lights, the sounds, and to the shopping. This last part can be very stressful to many who often put off shopping and end up having to fight traffic, long lines and more adding even more stress. We suggest another alternative which is to not put off the shopping and buy today. We also suggest you use the advice of others who have already sorted through the good and bad gifts so you can piggyback off of their hard work and still reap the rewards. The result is a much easier shopping experience where you start out with already great suggestions.

The first gift we recommend is the Loopz™ Game. This hot toy will be a hit with boys and girls as they try to master the movements that were just completed by the lights and movement. Kids will love this competitive game that is fun for boys and girls.

Another good present is the Magna-Tiles Translucent Colors 100 Pieces. This one was a popular gift last year and is sure to be a winner again this holiday season. This one allows kids to tap into their creativity where they can build some elaborate structures with its different colored pieces.

A solid gift idea for the little ones is the Radio Flyer Ultimate Comfort Wagon. Parents should wax nostalgic over this one as odds are pretty good they may have had one of their very own when they were growing up too. The newer versions are safer for kids but still offer the same great fun.

A great gift for girls is the Squinkies® Cupcake Surprise Bake Shop. This one is an adorable gift idea that many girls will love to play with. You can bet this one will be a welcome addition to their room and something they will brag about to the friends.

Finally, the Flip® UltraHD Camcorder 120 Minutes version is a great handheld gadget. This one is perfect for all kinds of uses and was a best seller last year and is selling well again this year.

Do you observe the body language of someone’s hands when you’re negotiating? To win more negotiations, you should listen to their hands! Hands convey a lot of hidden information in a negotiation.

There’s so much information conveyed by the way someone uses their hands. People use them to show appreciation by clapping. They display their hands to exhibit displeasure in other ways (i.e. sitting on their hands). They also use their hands when speaking? Hands give insight into the thought process that someone has. As someone is speaking, their hands add or detract from the message they’re delivering; you do the same when you’re conveying information, too.

When there’s a difference between someone’s words and their body language, pay more attention to their body language. It will disclose someone’s intent more than their words. Consider the following lightly when conversing with someone. Consider it more strongly when you’re negotiating.

Hands close to the body –
The closer someone has their hands to their body, the more guarded are their thoughts. You’ll see this display when someone senses perceived threats to their well-being. Their hands are in that position to protect themselves from perceived indifference.

If you see this in a negotiation, it may behoove you to put the other negotiator at ease. Based on what caused him to display his guarded gesture, you may have to address that point before you can induce the comfort you seek to invoke in him.

Hands with interlocking fingers -
When you observe a negotiator in this position, he could be displaying a demeanor that states that he’s not open to your offer, suggestion, or counteroffer. To confirm your observance, consider questioning him about the meaning of his display (e.g. I noticed you have your hands closed and your fingers locked. That usually means that someone (use ‘someone’ to avoid ‘you’ – the latter may make him defensive) is not open to something that has occurred. Is anything wrong?). Then, note his response. If he unlaces his fingers and opens his hands, while saying everything is okay, ask him to proceed. Two things will have happened. One, you will have altered his body language, which will entice him to become more mentally receptive to you and your offers. Two, you will have given him the lead in the negotiation. Based on what he does with it, he’ll give insight about what caused the initial display that you brought into question. And, he’ll give vision to what he’d like to discuss. That will highlight what’s important to him.
Hands pushed away palms out –
Take special note of this gesture because it indicates that the originator wants no part of what caused him to display the gesture. You can note future discernment by the degree that he forces this gesture outward. Also, be aware of this gesture when the other negotiator voices his assertion that he’s in agreement with you. In this case, his body language belies his true feelings. Believe that more than his words.

There are other hand gestures that give insight into a negotiator’s thought process. We’ll leave those to discuss at another time. For now, note the signals mentioned above. In so doing, you’ll be more perceptive. That will assist you in winning more negotiations… and everything will be right with the world.

Remember, you’re always negotiating!

When someone new moves into the area, it is traditional to buy them house warming presents. It is a sign of friendship, and reaching out. But, you might want to stand out, and be a little more thoughtful than what your typical house warming present will say.

First off, lets identify what a typical house warming present is:

- wine
- fruit basket
- plants/flowers
- cookware
- wine glasses
- symbolic gifts
- food

Imagine being the new people on the block, with a crowd of people coming to your door with these gifts. The first thing I think when I see a plant or flower is:

“Great, more work I have to do around here. Thanks.”

And food? Really? Do they like the same kinds of foods you do? How do you know? They just moved in. Most likely, it is just going to go to waste, plus, its best to give a gift that will be kept, so it will remind them of you, in a good way.

We all want to be remembered in a good way, right? Yes, I thought as much.

You should think outside the the box just a little bit. Maybe go a little fancy, every one loves fancy, as long as it’s tasteful, right?

So there you have it, a list of things NOT to buy for house warming presents. Sure, people say that it is the thought that counts, but really, you do need to actually put more thought into it than that.

The original gifts are going to be remembered, the unique one of a kind gifts are going to be treasured. If they treasure, and remember your gift, they may just do the same thing with you. And in the end you will walk away with a new found friend. That is why you were giving them the house warming presents in the first place is it not?