Gift ideas and preferences • English Conversation Questions

Do you believe that it is better to give or receive gifts? Why?
What do you think makes a good gift?
Have you ever received a gift that you really didn’t like? What was it and why didn’t you like it?
Do you think it is important to spend a lot of money on gifts? Why or why not?
Do you prefer to give homemade or store-bought gifts? Why?
Do you think it is okay to regift items that you have received as gifts? Why or why not?
Do you think it is important to consider the interests and preferences of the recipient when selecting a gift? Why or why not?
Have you ever given or received a gift that was more about the thought behind it than the actual item? Can you describe it?
Do you think it is acceptable to give cash as a gift? Why or why not?
Do you think it is important to acknowledge a gift with a handwritten note or thank-you card? Why or why not?
Do you think it is okay to ask for a specific gift that you want? Why or why not?
Do you think it is important to give gifts on holidays and special occasions, or should gifts be given spontaneously whenever the mood strikes?
Do you think it is okay to re-gift items that you have received as gifts to someone else? Why or why not?
Do you think it is important to put effort into wrapping a gift, or is the gift itself the most important thing?
Do you think it is acceptable to return a gift that you have received? Why or why not?