letSpeak Up!: Gifts

Gifts

1. General Ideas About Gifts

What is a gift?
Why do people give gifts?
What makes a gift meaningful?
Do you think expensive gifts are better than handmade ones?
How do you feel when receiving a gift?
How do you feel when giving a gift?
Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts?
Do gifts need to be wrapped?
Is it okay to give money as a gift?
Can a gift be something non-material?

2. Favorite Gifts

What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
Who gave it to you?
What’s the most memorable gift you’ve ever given?
What kind of gifts do you usually like?
Have you ever received a surprise gift?
What’s the most unusual gift you’ve received?
Have you ever made a gift for someone?
What’s your favorite type of gift—useful, fun, or sentimental?
Do you keep old gifts?
What gift would make you really happy today?

3. Gift Giving on Special Occasions

What gifts do people usually give on birthdays?
What do you give for weddings?
What’s a good gift for Christmas or New Year?
Do you give gifts on Valentine's Day?
What gifts do people give during graduation?
Do you exchange gifts at your workplace?
What’s a common gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day?
Do you buy gifts on anniversaries?
What gifts are appropriate for housewarming parties?
Do you prepare gifts during reunions or family gatherings?

4. Cultural Gift-Giving Traditions

What are the gift-giving traditions in your country?
Are there any gifts that are considered unlucky or rude?
Do people give gifts during festivals in your culture?
What colors or wrapping are used in traditional gifts?
Are there rules for giving gifts to elders or bosses?
What kind of gifts do people give to guests?
How is gift-giving different between cultures?
Have you ever received a culturally unfamiliar gift?
What’s a traditional gift in your hometown?
Do people in your country return or reject gifts politely?

5. Gift Shopping

Where do you usually buy gifts?
Do you shop early or last-minute?
Do you enjoy shopping for gifts?
How do you choose the perfect gift?
Do you ask people what they want or guess?
Do you prefer online or in-store shopping for gifts?
How much do you usually spend on gifts?
Do you make a gift list before shopping?
Do you consider the person’s hobbies when buying a gift?
Have you ever struggled to find the right gift?

6. DIY and Personalized Gifts

Have you ever made a gift yourself?
What’s a good handmade gift idea?
Do you like receiving homemade gifts?
What are some easy DIY gifts?
Have you tried writing a poem or letter as a gift?
Do you enjoy making photo albums or scrapbooks?
Have you ever given someone baked goods as a gift?
What’s a good personalized gift?
Are DIY gifts better than store-bought gifts?
Would you like to learn how to make handmade gifts?

7. Gift Giving in Relationships

Do you give gifts to your partner?
What was your first gift to your partner or spouse?
What’s a romantic gift idea?
Is it important to give gifts in a relationship?
What would you do if your partner didn’t like your gift?
Do you and your partner exchange gifts on special days?
Do small, everyday gifts matter in a relationship?
How do you feel about surprise gifts from a loved one?
What’s the best gift a friend ever gave you?
What kind of gifts do you give to your family members?

8. Funny or Awkward Gift Situations

Have you ever received a gift you didn’t like?
How did you react?
Have you ever forgotten to bring a gift to a party?
What’s the weirdest gift you’ve ever received?
Have you ever re-gifted something?
What would you do if two people gave you the same gift?
Have you accidentally broken a gift?
Have you ever opened a gift in front of many people?
What’s a gift you were surprised to receive?
Have you ever given a gift to the wrong person?

9. Gift Preferences and Habits

Do you like practical or decorative gifts?
Do you prefer surprises or knowing in advance?
Would you rather receive one big gift or many small ones?
Do you like giving gift cards?
Are there any gifts you don’t like getting?
Do you save gift wrap and ribbons?
How often do you give gifts?
Do you write thank-you notes for gifts?
Would you rather be surprised or choose your own gift?
Have your gift preferences changed over time?

10. Dream Gifts

What’s your dream gift?
What gift would you give yourself?
What’s the most expensive gift you’ve ever wanted?
If money weren’t a problem, what would you give your parents?
What gift would make your birthday unforgettable?
What’s one gift you wish someone would give you?
If you won a prize, what would you choose as your reward?
What’s a gift that shows love without words?
If you could give a gift to your younger self, what would it be?
What’s one gift you’ll never forget?