Why do we give presents? (CAE writing)

Currently we live in a rampant consumption world. Big companies try to convice us to buy "things" during every minute of our lives: walking down the street you can count five or more different ads; while surfing the internet you will be tempted several times or even listening to online music platforms you can hear commercials between songs.

This fact becomes more stressful during important holidays like Christmas, birthdays, Halloween, Mother's or Father's day... For some people, buying presents for your friends and family becomes a social pressure when these days comes. Do we really need to buy items that our loved ones will barely use? Is it worth to spend a big amount of money in some present we wacht on a TV commercial?

Your sister for sure will be surprised if, suddenly, on a day like any other you buy her an old edition or her favourite book. Maybe your best friend surely will know how to appreciate your Rolling Stones tickets gift. A gift must be personal, intimate and surprising. We should try to forget the typical pair of socks for our uncle birthday party. Just keep it a bit more personal :)