why money is the best gift? (dear lord, I so disagree, but let �s discuss for the sake of the argument and to help a pal in need)
/though, I must say, as a wedding gift, many newlyweds would appreciate it/
TOPIC SENTENCE? Perhaps sth along the line of: In this day and age, with different cultures, religions and customs so intertwined in the world community, we might say that giving people presents can be quite difficult; therefore, many people claim giving money as a gift is just the best choice - simple and neutral.
SUPPORTING SENTENCES:
- you can hardly miss by buying sb sth they don �t need or like
- you don �t have to keep the receipt in case they have to exchange the gift
- you don �t have to spend a lot of time choosing the perfect gift
- you don �t offend people by giving them sth their culture or religion frown upon
- you let your friend really get what he/she wants
- you spare them the embarassment of regifting if they don �t like your gift (yuck, what a disgusting argument)
- culturally, money is mostly unbiased (though, I �m not sure of this, you might want to check, perhaps some cultures would regard it as offensive)
- you can actually decide what kind of money gift you wish - money placed on a savings � account (for kids), a life insurance policy, a money coupon (not sure if you call it that way) in a gift store or cosmetics department (blah-blah), a travel voucher...
- if more people give money as a gift, perhaps the receivers could put it all together and buy themselves sth they normally couldn �t afford but really need
CONCLUSION
Although giving money as a gift lacks the wonderful personal touch, perhaps we could say giving money as a gift is perfect, because it �s simple for the giver to find and for the receiver to use, has no cultural bias, and lets the receivers actually choose for themselves what they need or wish for.
Anita
PS: The things we stoop down to to please our colleagues and bosses
, eh? Dear Glamorous, I do wish this favour for your boss gets you sth glamorous in return (from your boss).
at school
actually i have alot of works to do and i don �t have time to do this
