Think of an impressive present, for example, a piece of gold jewelry like a necklace or cuff links. Now think of a mediocre one, for example, socks. Write about two people exchanging these gifts and their interaction. What is the occasion? What do the gifts say about the giver and the receiver?

Beata Rybka is an editorial assistant at Madavor Media. Her work has been published in a variety of national publications including Gluten-Free Living Magazine and Volleyball Magazine, as well as on the Web.

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