Giving gifts is an important part of human social interaction that helps strengthen bonds between people. Psychologists and other experts have found that gift-giving defines relationships and encourages people to think of others. Refusing gifts can prevent people from experiencing the joy of giving and receiving. While tangible gifts have value, the most meaningful gifts are intangible, such as kindness, love, forgiveness, honesty, and giving of one's time.

1. GIFT

2. GIFT
• /gift/
• Noun
• A thing given willingly to someone without payment/compensation.
• Also means special ability

3. • As human beings, we are social creatures who enjoy each other’s company and
expressing our feelings through the giving of gifts. Whether it is an expression of true
love, appreciation of a job well done or just to show our gratitude for having someone
as a friend, the giving of gifts is engrained into our DNA.

4. • Psychologists, anthropologists, economists and marketers have found that giving gifts
is a surprisingly complex and important part of human interaction, helping to define
relationships and strengthen bonds with family and friends.

5. • People who refuse to accept or exchange gifts during the holidays, these experts say,
may be missing out on an important connection with family and friends.
• Ellen J. Langer, a Harvard psychology professor. “If I don’t let you give me a gift, then
I’m not encouraging you to think about me and think about things I like. I am
preventing you from experiencing the joy of engaging in all those activities. You do
people a disservice by not giving them the gift of giving.”

6. • Real gift-giving is unconditional. It doesn’t come with a specific value.
• The gifts of patience, wisdom, compassion, tolerance and caring are worth more than
anything money can buy. Give it freely—and daily!
• Gift-giving shouldn’t be an obligation or duty. It should come from the heart.
• The best gifts cannot be stolen or destroyed.
• Don’t ask for gifts—be the giver. We get more happiness and satisfaction that way.
-Inquirer.net

7. • The wisest man who ever lived said: “There is more happiness in giving than in
receiving.” (Jesus)
• The kind of giving that generates happiness does not go on sale at the end of the year.
In fact, it’s not even for sale. You can’t put a price tag on it, nor can it be mass
produced. And it certainly doesn’t require gift wrapping.

8. WHY DO WE GIVE GIFTS?
1. To express our love
2. To express our appreciation
3. To rekindle relationships
4. To express gratitude
5. To apologize

9. VALUABLE INTANGIBLE GIFTS TO GIVE
1. Kindness
2. Love and Forgiveness
3. Honesty
4. Service
5. Time and Presence
6. Friendship and Companionship