From keeping lists to giving presents on the spur of the moment, these handy pointers will help you elevate your gifting game …

We all know them – the people who seem to have a special skill for giving presents. No matter the occasion, or lack of (more on that later), their gifts are always just right: thoughtful, unique, appropriate and personal.

But how do they do it? And, more importantly, how can the rest of us get it right? Here are five pointers to get you started …