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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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A one-dollar...

"A one-dollar gift may speak a million dollars worth of love."

Could you please clarify this to me?
  

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We don't always have to spend a lot of money to show that we care about someone. We can spend a lot of money on a gift that is meaningless to the individual. It isn't special aside from the fact that it is expensive.

— Englishmaven

  • We don't always have to spend a lot of money to show that we care about someone.
  • We can spend a lot of money on a gift that is meaningless to the individual.
  • It isn't special aside from the fact that it is expensive.
  • On the other hand, we can find something meaningful to the recipient of the gift.
  • You can spend $200 on a watch for a gift, only to find out that the person doesn't like to wear a watch.
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We don't always have to spend a lot of money to show that we care about someone. We can spend a lot of money on a gift that is meaningless to the individual. It isn't special aside from the fact that it is expensive. On the other hand, we can find something meaningful to the recipient of the gift.

You can spend $200 on a watch for a gift, only to find out that the person doesn't like to w
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AnonymousCould you please clarify this to me?
Monetary value is not the same as sentimental value.

In the matter of giving gifts, it's the thought that counts.

CJ
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