Gifts
Giving gifts:
Before buying gift:
- Determine if recipient has indicated preferences, e.g., through a registry at stores, with family or friends
- Avoid buying a gift if it might:
- Make the recipient feel too much in debt to you
- Make others giving gifts feel their gifts are inadequate
- Make others not receiving gifts (e.g., a sibling) feel left out
When giving:
- Give the recipient the option of exchanging the gift, e.g., for a different size
Receiving gifts:
Before receiving gifts:
- Tell those who are planning to give you gifts to not spend too much
When opening:
- Write down who gift is from and a description of the gift
After receiving:
- Send or give a thank you note
- Try to use the gift when the giver is around
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