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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 (27) In any case, when you (28) a present, don’t forget to send a thank-you note as soon as you (29) can.
Often people like to take with them a gift for the host’s wife of a party they have been (30) to. This can be something just for the host’s wife, or something for the party, like (31) or fruit things which all may enjoy. If you stay at a friend’s house overnight for a (32) it is usual to take a gift showing (33) for their friendliness and their kindness. Again, you may choose (34) the host’s wife alone or for the entire family.
Sometimes it is not possible to return a favor as you would like to. When this happens you may (35) your own thoughtfulness by giving a thank-you gift, especially if you can find something unusual. Weddings are times when gifts of money are greatly appreciated and quite acceptable. You should never leave money when you have been a weekend guest. Try to use imagination in choosing a thank-you gift.