When you wish to give someone a gift it is always good to (26) some of the basic rules. (27) the age, sex and the length of your (28) as well as the occasion. You should know when it is all right to give a gift of money, and when it would be (29) . In any case, when you (30) a present, don’t forget to send a thank-you note as soon as you (31) can. Often people like to take with them a girl for the host’s wife of a party they have been invited 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 (32) for a weekend it is usual to take a gift showing (33) for their friendliness and their kindness. (34) . Sometimes it is not possible to return a favor as you would like to. (35) . Weddings are times when gifts of money are greatly appreciated and quite acceptable. (36) . Try to use imagination in choosing a thank-you gift.