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When you wish to give someone a gift it is always good to remember some of the basic rules. Consider the age, sex and the length of your (26) as well as the occasion. You should know when it is all right to give a gift of money, and when it would be improper. (27) ,when you receive a present, don’t forget to send a thank-you note as soon as you possibly can.
Often people like to take with them a gift for the host’s wife of a party they have been (28) to. This can be something just for the host’s wife, or something for the party, like sweets or fruit things which all may enjoy. If you stay at a friend’s house (29) for a weekend it is usual to take a gift showing appreciation for their (30) and their kindness. Again, you may choose something for the host’s wife alone or (31) .
Sometimes it is not possible to (32) as you would like to. When this happens you may show your own thoughtfulness by giving a thank-you gift, (33) if you can find something unusual. Weddings are times when gifts of money are greatly (34) and quite acceptable. You should never leave money when you have been a weekend guest. Try to use imagination in (35) a thank-you gift.