Do You Bring Gifts/Tokens When Visiting Friends?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19273)
Philippines
May 26, 2016 7:29am CST
It has been customary in our country to bring a gift or any token like food when visiting a friend. This is common when friends have not seen each other for so long.
For me, I still appreciate even if they do not bring something. What is important is the personal encounter; the laughter and sharing of personal news, etc.
Do you also bring tokens when visiting your friends or relatives?
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Very true, it does not matter if you have something for the host or none, because your precious time is your best gift.
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@Pankhini (485)
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26 May 16
@acelawrites time is realy the best gift ever you give to anybody...
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@precious4011 (294)
• Nigeria
26 May 16
Its good to buy gift to your wen visiting. I've not see my friend for a year now, we only communicate on phone
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Then you can plan well what to give your friend because you rarely see each other.
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@precious4011 (294)
• Nigeria
27 May 16
@acelawrites your right. I will definitely do that...
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
I agree, the most important thing is the personal interaction specially if the friend rarely visits you.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
27 May 16
not sure, but when ever i visit my brother I always bring food or money just in case.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
26 May 16
If we haven't seen the friend in a while or if it's a holiday or special occasion, they might bring a gift. But if it's a buddy or pal who stops by regularly and is at your place so much they're practically a part of the family, then a gift is not expected. We expect them to come in and go straight to the kitchen and check the pots or refrigerator to see what they can eat. Hey! Like I said: They're at your house so much, they're family! 
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
I like friends like that; the one who will go straight to the kitchen and check what is there to eat! ha ha! They are surely welcome because the host will not bother much on what to offer him for that visit.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Yes, it is common for us to bring something like food or fruits when visiting friends or relatives we seldom see. Thanks, @thelme55.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
26 May 16
It's more of a personal habit than customary here.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Well,it can be a combination of both. Just a friendly gesture.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
26 May 16
We used to do that. I don't see it happening as much. We're just glad to have visitors when we do. We live so far off the beaten path that we don't get many.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
But it is tiring to have so many visitors too often. It is appreciated if they come only during important events.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
It is very common among us, because we enjoy eating together with people we value so much.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
Yes, such gifts that you made are more appreciated by the receiver. It shows that you value that person so much.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
26 May 16
At times, we appreciate even they bring nothing; just the meeting and his precious time is enough.
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