gift กับ present แตกต่างกันยังไงคะ

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It’s surprising, but there is an actual difference between a gift and a present. And after reading this article, you’ll never have to worry about mixing the two words up again.

A gift is essentially giving someone in one way or another something that you own, for whatever reason. However, a present is a gift that must be ‘presented’ to the person you are giving it to.

So if you’re mailing something to Grandma for her birthday, it’s actually a ‘gift’ and not a ‘present’.

If you’re at a wedding and you walk up and hand the bride and groom their gift, it’s actually a ‘present’. Confusing, isn’t it?


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