Getting and Giving Gifts Have you ever been in the awkward situation of not having a gift for someone? If so it was probably either because you procrastinated shopping or someone gave you a gift you weren’t expecting. Most of us have experienced the embarrassment of not having a gift to reciprocate. It takes away any joy you would otherwise have from receiving a gift. That raises the question, “Why do you give gifts?” Here are three reasons people give gifts. ...