#17: What Am I Paying You For?
It can be difficult to know what presents to buy for different people and occasions. Sometimes, the options are clearer, while other times, they are vague. That’s why keeping it simple with something plain is sometimes a good idea.

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But this idea will only work if the person on the other end understands the assignment… To be fair, if you call an engraving place and ask them not to engrave, they might feel confused. But also, given the text written on the metal block, they probably should have known.