How to Buy a Gift or Choose a Present : http://activeenglishspeaking.com How to Buy a Gift or Choose a Present An active English Lesson
By
Maggi Carstairs
What is a gift? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What is a gift? The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing
A voluntary transfer of real or personal property, without any consideration
Anything given; anything voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation; a present; an offering
The Message of a Gift : http://activeenglishspeaking.com The Message of a Gift An innocent gift can send all kinds of messages, depending on whom you’re giving it to. What is the message of your gift?
Thank You
Welcome
Happy Birthday
I like You
In Appreciation
How much Should a gift cost? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com How much Should a gift cost? It can cost nothing, or it can cost a lot of money.
Some gifts are time, friendship, help
You can give a card you have made yourself, a plant you have grown, or some food you have made
Gift Certificates : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Gift Certificates You can buy gift certificates from a shop
You can make your own
Who would you give a gift to? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Who would you give a gift to? Someone having a birthday
Christmas, Easter, Special days
Anniversary or Special Event
Celebrations…Pass exam, buy house, It depends on the person and the Occasion and on the giver
You give what you want to give
What gifts would you give someone who invites you to dinner? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What gifts would you give someone who invites you to dinner? Flowers
Chocolates
Wine or Bottle of soft drink or juice
Always wrap a gift to present it as a gift : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Always wrap a gift to present it as a gift Paper, a ribbon or tape
What would you give a young girl or girlfriend? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What would you give a young girl or girlfriend? Something that is pink, and beautiful
What would you give a Young man or boyfriend? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What would you give a Young man or boyfriend? Something useful or a gadget, music
Don’t give things that make a commitment : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Don’t give things that make a commitment These assume ownership and only when you know someone well
When should you give a gift? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com When should you give a gift? When you are invited somewhere…a house warming party…take a plant
A wedding…give something white or glass
A birthday…give something fun for the birthday person
Out to dinner…Take wine or chocolates
You are in love…a rose
Love gifts : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Love gifts There is a lot of publicity about love gifts and gifts for lovers…give roses, red roses
Anything with a heart
Food Gifts : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Food Gifts Food is always popular if you are visiting a family. You can make your food gifts, or package a basket or bowl, with bought food.
Spice baskets, Chocolate baskets, fruit baskets, and of course, a picnic basket
Clothing : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Clothing Be careful with gifts of clothing as most kids are used to parents giving them clothing for birthdays, and it can be ‘not special’.
You also need to know sizes and what ‘they’ like, not what ‘You’ Like
Home made gifts are best for Family and Friends : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Home made gifts are best for Family and Friends When you make something you put a part of yourself into the gift, and it is prized because it is made by you
Cards, Cushions, Clothing, Boxes, Carvings, paintings, photo, frame,
What other gifts can you make?
What was the best gift you received? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What was the best gift you received?
What was the best gift you have given someone? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What was the best gift you have given someone?
What gifts would you like to receive? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com What gifts would you like to receive?
Money Gifts? : http://activeenglishspeaking.com Money Gifts? When is money gifts appropriate?
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