Personality type and gifts
I had a little chuckle over this, which came in an email newsletter. I am an idealist, and this explains a few things (about why some people don't seem to appreciate my sentimental or hand-made efforts, and why my Mum is always trying to give me uninteresting 'useful' things) ...
Idealists ... most appreciate giving and receiving gifts with sentimental value. However, there is a major difference - Idealists like giving and receiving gifts that are hand-made by the giver, feeling that this best shows the depth of their personal feelings for the recipient. Idealists also differ ... in not particularly valuing practical gifts ...