On giving gifts

• be passionate about gifting, the gift should be the great in the act, but can be modest in its form
• don’t gift if you don’t want to
• gift randomly, not only when people do expect it
• when gifting randomly do your best, surprise the other part, make them smile.
• the gift is not a door to future rewards, it’s ok if a gift never comes back for you
• No expectation: don’t expect a gift to be used, likeable, whatever. You are giving a gift, not an assignment.
• hug, but only when it doesn’t feel too awkward

On accepting gifts

• accept the gift you’re given, unless they require some kind of commitment right away, in that case take your time.
• be grateful for the gift you’ve been given, honestly, openly, passionately.
• it’s ok if you don’t like it, be honest without being an asshole, there’s a lot of difference between “this is shit” and “I don’t know if I’ll get to use it”, which might be just the reality
• even if you don’t like it, give it a shot, it might take you outside of your comfort zone and let you discover new ways.
• once an unexpected gift is given to you, set a reminder to give back so you won’t forget.
• hug, when possible (not the gift, the person!)