Are you preparing any gifts for your friends now? 16 , but choosing a proper gift can be a big headache, because it takes a lot of time and effort to think of the right gift for someone. Before you finish your list, keep these dos and don'ts m mind:
◆Do put thought into your gift.
If you like something, that doesn't mean that your friend is going to like it, too. 17 Don't get him/her an ordinary gift, and reflect back on your previous conversations to see if he/she talked about a certain gift he/she had been wanting to get.
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Make sure the gift you're buying is appropriate for the person. For example, if you're buying a friend a gift, remember not to overspend or personalize it too much. Take a moment to think about how your relationship is with the person before getting him/her something.
◆Do get a gift receipt (收据)
If you're purchasing something for your friend, make sure you ask the salesperson to include a gift receipt. It's just a polite gesture, and you know your money won't go to waste. 19 .
◆Don't leave the price tag (标签) on.
Make sure you don't leave the price tag on the gift and that you're giving a gift receipt and not the original bill. 20 , and it's not important for him/her to know anyway.
A. Don't buy an inappropriate gift
B. Don't be afraid of spending money
C. Giving gifts has forever been so pleasant
D. Take some time to really think about what he/she likes
E. If your friend doesn't like the gift, he/she can just exchange it
F. Giving someone you care about a very special gift can be tough
G. It's not proper to let your friend know how much you spent on the gift