Should people always ask what others want before buying a gift?

2026-03-27 · 첨삭 강사 Wela

학생이 쓴 원문

I think it depends on the person who receive the present. Of course, every present has its value and meaning to show celebration or appreciation. However, in my opinion, if the present isn\'t useful for me or it is not my taste, I won\'t use that item. Therefore I prefer to fill my wishlist on my birthday which I really want to get. On the other hands, sometimes, surprise present is make me happier when only the present is fit with my preference. Therefore, if you want to prepare a surprise present for someone, knowing about his taste is necessary.

강사 첨삭

Hi, Mary! You gave a very balanced answer by discussing both practical gifts and surprise gifts. I like how you explained that gifts are meaningful but should also match the receiver’s preferences. This shows thoughtful reasoning and real-life understanding. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement (receives, makes), and natural expressions like “make a wish list” and “match preferences.” Overall, your response is clear, thoughtful, and well-organized, great job!
-Teacher Wela 
I think it depends on the person who receive the present.
>> I think it depends on the person who receives the present.
Of course, every present has its value and meaning to show celebration or appreciation.
>> Of course, every present has value and meaning, as it shows celebration or appreciation.
However, in my opinion, if the present isn\'t useful for me or it is not my taste, I won\'t use that item.
>> However, in my opinion, if the present is not useful to me or not my taste, I probably will not use it.
Therefore I prefer to fill my wish list on my birthday which I really want to get.
>> Therefore, I prefer to make a wish list for my birthday with things I really want.
On the other hands, sometimes, surprise present is make me happier when only the present is fit with my preference.
>> On the other hand, sometimes a surprise present makes me happier, especially when it matches my preferences.
Therefore, if you want to prepare a surprise present for someone, knowing about his taste is necessary.
>> Therefore, if you want to prepare a surprise present for someone, it is necessary to know their taste.

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