Are gifts for the recipient, the giver or both? “It’s better to give than receive” suggests that gifts are more for the giver. If gifts are only for the recipient, how often do you give anonymously?

If you know someone feels entitled, does it make you less likely to give? If the gift is perfect for them, but they don’t appreciate it, does it matter? Maybe it shouldn’t, but I bet it does.

So if you want to receive gifts, make sure the giver knows how much you appreciate it. When someone gives you a gift, thank them even if you “deserved it”.

Do you prefer to give or receive? How do you make sure givers feel appreciated?