Do you have any gift giving philosophy?
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14916)
Malaysia
January 22, 2016 4:24pm CST
I have recently read a lot of gift giving in mylot, especially during Christmas. It reminded me of this gift giving philosophy I have read:
Something they want,
Something they need,
Something to wear and
Something to read.
I like this and I always use this philosophy as well. Unless I know what they really want or need, I usually give books.
Books are always my favorite gifts to give others. As I think we always learn something or enjoy ourselves from reading, we can always share books with others and also pass down to our next generations. I think books are something will not get old or expired, they can be used "forever". 
What do you always like to give to others as gifts?
What do you always like to give to others as gifts?17 people like this
17 responses
@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Jan 16
Something they wouldn't buy for themselves is what I like to get for people.
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@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 16
@alchemistrx ....I think it makes for a more appreciated gift.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
23 Jan 16
I understand what you mean, I always think about that as well.
I don't give books to everyone, as I know there are someone who do not like to read. But, sometimes I still hope the book might be able to draw the person's attention and start reading.
I don't give books to everyone, as I know there are someone who do not like to read. But, sometimes I still hope the book might be able to draw the person's attention and start reading. 2 people like this
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jan 16
I tune into what things people like - and I try to give them something related to their interests. If I truly don't know what they like, I will most likely give them a gift card. I don't know if I have a favorite item to give away as a gift, but I do like to make personalized home made cards along with their gift (if it's an adult, I like to include an inside joke if possible). Books make lovely gifts - I love it when someone is thoughtful enough to get me book!! 
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
23 Jan 16
Gift card sounds like a good idea!
Personalized home made card is definitely very lovely. Now I always crochet some simple items together with the gift and give to others. This reminds me that I need to crochet something for a neighbor, as her baby will be born next month. 
Personalized home made card is definitely very lovely. Now I always crochet some simple items together with the gift and give to others. This reminds me that I need to crochet something for a neighbor, as her baby will be born next month. 2 people like this
@Letranknight2015 (51499)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
but they will abuse if you make it a habit.
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@Letranknight2015 (51499)
• Philippines
23 Jan 16
@kaka135 because some of them are lazy, like i said people will abuse, i do give in some occassions though
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
23 Jan 16
@Letranknight2015 Yes, that's why I can't give books to everyone as well, as I have some friends who do not like to read. 
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
24 Jan 16
Books are a good gift idea!
I usually give useful items or items I know the person will like. Or, if I can't ~ I'd hope money will be useful for them.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
23 Jan 16
I gave books this year to my son.
It was a small set of Lord of the Rings.
He does not read books, but I am hoping one day he will.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 16
@TiarasOceanView Yes, I think that's a good one!
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
23 Jan 16
I think you have made a good choice! Lord of the Rings sound like good books to give.
I have read that to inspire someone to start reading, it's good to recommend him to read something he might be interested in. For boys, I think Lord of the Rings might be something that can bring their interest to keep reading.
I have read that to inspire someone to start reading, it's good to recommend him to read something he might be interested in. For boys, I think Lord of the Rings might be something that can bring their interest to keep reading.2 people like this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
23 Jan 16
@kaka135 Yes he had a good copy of it many years ago, but never read, so I buy again for him. I think my gift giving philosophy is get what a person needs.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
22 Jan 16
That is a good philosophy. I have heard it before somewhere. I think socks or blankets are good go to's for those you aren't sure what to get. Something useful like @celticeagle has said.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 16
Yes, that's a good one! Now I always like to make some crafts to others, but sometimes I worry others might not appreciate, especially kids. Nowadays kids seem like have too many powerful and fancy toys, I am not sure if they still enjoy simple handmade toys from knitting or crocheting. I still knit or crochet some toys to some kids whom I know they will like to have.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
27 Jan 16
I seldom give books as my gift . Usually it's something i know that the recipient can make use of . Though for kids it would be a toy .
