How to Give a Surprise to Someone

Everyone loves to give surprises. The surprise may fall in the form of a surprise gift or a party. No matter what the surprise, you have several options when it comes to making sure that it stays a surprise until you are ready to give it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Plan the surprise out. If you need a cover story about the surprise, think about it beforehand. Lay out all the details about the surprise in your mind before making all of the arrangements.
2. Think outside the box. If you really want to surprise someone, get creative with her gift or party. For example, instead of giving her the same flowers and chocolate for Valentine's Day that you give her every year, book a spa retreat.
3. Hold your tongue. The person that plans the surprise is the one that often ruins it. Don't offer the person any hints about his surprise and make sure that you don't slip about it beforehand.
4. Tell everyone to stay quiet about it. Most people don't automatically assume that a party or gift is a surprise. Give them specific instructions to keep the info confidential. If it is a party, print in bold letters that it's a surprise celebration.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that the person likes surprises before you spring one on her. You want her to appreciate the work that you put into surprising her.
• If you have a snooper, then take time to carefully hide his gift if you want it to stay a surprise.
• Don't leave a paper trail about the surprise. Hide any receipts that indicate anything about the surprise.