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Express English
Express yourself! Every week we ask you a different question. Hear what
people say, then join the conversation! This week: Christmas gifts
Is it best to give or receive presents?
I am a very generous person. It gives me a lot of satisfaction to
give people presents.
It's not just about physical presents but there is the emotional
side of giving presents, being together, the satisfaction from
giving people presents and receiving presents.
I think it is rewarding to give as well. To make someone else
happy is always a nice feeling if you care about them.
Sometimes I think the giving is more fun. You pick something
that you think that's pretty perfect for someone. I think it's
always nice and exciting to watch their reaction when they see it.
So sometimes that's more fun then getting a gift yourself.
What's the worst gift you've ever received?
Probably socks or something, something really generic and
probably pulled out of their closed at the last minute. Probably re-
gifted.
Now tell us what you think!
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