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Gifts
According to Wikipedia, a gift or a present is an object given without the expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favour, including forgiveness and kindness.
In many cultures they are traditionally packaged in some manner. For example, in Western culture, gifts are often wrapped in wrapping paper and accompanied by a gift note which may note the occasion, the recipient's name, and the giver's name. In Chinese culture, red wrapping connotes luck.
Gift Giving Occasions
The occasion may be:
- Expression of love or friendship.
- Expression of gratitude for a gift received.
- Expression of piety, in the form of charity.
- Expression of solidarity, in the form of mutual aid.
- To share wealth.
- To offset misfortune.
- Offering travel souvenirs.
- Custom, on occasions (often celebrations) such as birthday, wedding day, christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day,...
Vocabulary:
- reciprocity
- to elaborate:
- to package:
- to connote:
- recipient:
- piety:
Questions:
1. What kind of gifts do you look forward to receiving?
2. Do you often give presents to your parents, relatives or friends? What are those presents?
3. Who often give you presents on some special occasions? is there any present you don't want to receive?
4. What would you do if your gift was refused by your friend/ girlfriend/boyfriend?
5. What problems do you have to face when choosing a gift?
6. Do you think that the meaning or the purpose of giving presents today may has changed in some situations? How and Why?
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