Gifts vs. Presents
Posted by ESC on December 01, 2003
In Reply to: Gifts vs. Presents posted by Ward Fredericks on December 01, 2003
: In a discussion with a great Aussie blond (who will be nameless here) the topic of gifts vs presents came up. With some little reflection I told her that in my part of the western US there is some little difference, and that I personally use gift when I am talking about something given to an acquaintance or a business associate -- i.e a gift is given without necessarily a lot of affection. We give housewarming gifts to celebrate a new home of a friend or acquaintance.
: We give presents to our family and to those people where there is an affectionate relationship.
: Is there any rhyme or reason for the distinction elsewhere in the English speaking world?
None in my part of the world -- Ky. and W.Va.
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