Something meaningful. I guess that is very different from person to person. I know that girls do present such as cosmetics. Boys don't give or get presents. Hahaha
It's really depends on what the pperson like and need to. Could be some books, towels, some character's thing, stationary, mugs, some decoration for a room, funny things, toy and so on.
But for me, when it's friends to friends, often with album(fotos which took together in the past)and messages.
I don't think it's traditional but what is the traditional way is when it's friend (not family member) we don't often ask the person what your wishes as a birthday present because it better be surprised^^
Usually we give what they said before that they want. It's not base on tradition, as i think we don't have the tradition of the gift. And in the friend man to man, usually we don't give present, and just sometimes a birthday man pay drink and snack for his friends.
送给他们喜欢的东西，根据他们的爱好来选择。
I will give something practical or fictional to my friends, such as phone, watch . Etc
And I prefer to receive something practical as well.
No preference.
Normally we will treat the dinner to them.
Regardless of tradition, Just whatever they want or something I want to show my sincerity like letters
Book watch game cd
Not tradition
I don't think the presents are based on tradition.
accessories like rings, bracelett or sometimes just cake. on my last birthday, i got a ring, some cakes, money, dolls, clothes, cosmetics and sweets.
I think i can say that its based on some kind of tradition, cause most people give jewells or cosmetics or cakes to people.
there can be more variation in birthday gifts but mostly people just give accessories and cakes each other.
Depends on the person but usually they are not based on tradition. Can be clothes, accessory, food, alcohol, and so on.
I dont give or receive with my close friends. For my parents or relatives birthday, I give them cash.
I hate the obligatory character of presents. usually I ask my friends to bring food or handmade funny things instead of presents. As for me, I either try my presents to be fun and charming or bring no presents at all.
In South Korea we usually buy birthday cake as a present. On your bday you can get as many as 4 or 5 cakes in one day. Also a bottle of a good alcoholic drink is a good present (whiskey or wine).
It's not based on tradition. Usually I give some food or something that the person really wants. If I don't know what to give, I give something funny.
I usually give skin care products to ladies and something unique and the things that the person is interested to guys.
Most of ladies become happy when they have unique skin care products coz Japanese ladies is always interested cosmetic. (I would say they are addicted,,,)
And the guys won't need those cosmetic so I always choose something they are interested. Someone who loves riding bike I gave tools for bike.
And those are not traditional at all. It's all up to my sense.
I always give a birth card and present that they seem to like. But there is no bases.
yes
i try to choose present that would be useful and when that person likes or he/she just ask for money...
I often give/receive flowers, balloons, some sweets, like chocolate, ice creams, cake, maybe a champagne or wine bottle, money or gift coupons. These are a very popular and boring gifts, and maybe it developed in some kind of tradition, that if you go to someone's birthday you should bring flowers or some drinks. It is not mandatory, but it became a VERY usual gift.
I choice somethings which are needed by receiver or seems suit the parson. And I request about my presents to others usually. They do not relate tradition.
I give sweets ,stationary, or accessory. In my opinion
If I know the person very well, I try to find out what they currently want/need and give them exactly that (for example clothes, accessories, makeup, etc.). If I don't know the person that well, or just have no idea what to get, I tend to stick to very neutral and not that pricey options, such as candles, flowers, picture frames, or simply money. I usually receive similar gifts myself as well (when it comes to close friends we actually try to "coordinate" and give each other gifts with similar value, so that no one would feel like they did too much or too little for the other). I also get some things useful in everyday life, like dishes (especially from family members who don't know much about my hobbies or style preferences). I don't think any of those gifts are based on tradition, at least not as far as I'm aware (I am not that interested in Lithuanian traditions).
I give presents that I 100% know that people will like them. I do a big research or very often I make presents by myself. I give a lot of things that are somehow related to the person or our relationship and etc.
Well, I always reiceive and give to others money, because I think it's the best present if you don't have time to buy something, at the other hand, there is a chance for people to buy whatever they want and they won't be dissapointed of their present. Yes, I guess to give and get money as a present is like a tradicion. I mean, everybody usually gives money for people who are celebrating birthday.
I pay attention to what the person's interested in, that's how I pick the presents
Money.
Usually flowers, gift-cards, money, books. Mostly not traditional.
Maybe when I was little, mom and dad bestow me toy. And now I don't presents, I thenkful because they remember my birthday
something that other person dream off. In other cases money or alcohol.
Money and alcohol are number one presents in Lithuania. Going to the birthday? Take some alcohol. Going to see a doctor? grab that bottle. Ahh, is there's an anniversary for your friends wedding/relationship? Take that wine from the fridge.
Personally, I like to think of something original and creative and add my work to the present. I concentrate on small things, my main criteria is that the thing would rather not look cool but be useful and would not stand on the shelf for ages. For example, me and my best friend are obsessed with bath bombs and lotion and especially me candles. That is mostly what we give each other, and these things are possible to make more special by doing them ourselves. For my mom, I usually just buy flowers and expensive chocolates she likes. I think most crucial part of every present is a card/letter which should be short but meaningful. I like to write down relatable poems or something I would never say in person.
I usually try to find funny gifts. Like last year I gave my friend a bag of tissues, because she is always using them. Mine presents aren't traditional at all, it's always something different.
I usually give and receive money as well as some little personal gift. If I give my friend money, so they can spend it wisely I also make a letter or a drawing, or a photo college - something that is special for us and personal.
Simple presents like candies and pictures of me and friend. I make pictures to look like from Polaroid. It's very cute and small present but given with love
I often get money because no one know what I want. But when I giving gifts I try to do something original. Like bow full of fruits and chocolate or sometimes books.
Mostly I get money. When I try to buy a present, I always trying to find something, what could be related with other person. When I find it, I prepare little story, why this gift is so special.
I try to give meaningful or functional presents whenever I can, for example, a hand-made Eiffel Tower for a friend who wants to visit Paris, or climbing gear that another friend has been wanting to buy. I don't think it is based on any traditions, but we do try to keep presents as surprise till the last minute.
I usually present something acording the the needs of the person. It is not based on tradition
I don't pay substantial attention on what present I get. But the most memorable one was when I received a bungee jump coupon.
When I give a gift to others, I pay attention on what kind of people they are - materialist or not, also what they like.
Almost every time is money. For younger is toy. Because older people can buy anything they want. It isn't vased of tradition at all.
Usually it's money as I don't wan to give something they might not like
Usually my friends buy one present together and with specially meaning.
Usually I get money. The best choice because you can buy whatever you want.
Most of the times I make something, specially for parents. They love what I make or create.
Usually, I give hand-made gifts, since I like to receive them, too. I usually bake cupcakes or make something special particulary for a person, for example, a photo album-memory book.
I always ask the person what would they like to get on their birthday, because I like to buy things that will be used and not chosen out of the blue. If they don't tell me what they want, I often buy candy and make a memory notebook with photos of our friendship and some greetings, jokes, I put a lot of effort into making that notebook. It's a like a tradition between me and my friends.
I give something, that i know they will like. It depends on the person, his/her hobies.
I receive many sweets, chocolate and sometimes cups, teddies.
Usually money and I always expect to receive money. Best present is money
I usually tend to give people the things they want or need at the time, because othervise it's spending money for nothing. I also tend to buy gifts for people depending on wha their hobies are and what they like in general.
I give special presents for everyone, taking into account their wishes, but also I try to give intangible presents, because I think, it touch other hearts the most.
Idk
It depends. I would never give someone present that I don't like myself. Also I love wrapping presents for others so I adore when people give me perfectly wrapped presents, then i actually don't even care what is inside, if the outside is nice :D
Mostly money, even though it's really banal and unoriginal, it's quite practical. And it's a tradition, I guess, sometimes we buy gift cards or coupons.
I usually give handmade presents, like jewellery, food ( cupcakes or cookies), books. It depends on the person. And I usually recieve the same gifts, because my friends now, that handmade things are my favourite. I don't think that they are based on some kind of tradition. While givinga present you simply say "thank you" for a person and show him/her that he/she is important for you.
Since I'm still underage and I don't get a lot of money from my parents I buy little but useful presents to my friends. I usually receive money because people don't know what to give and you can just buy whatever you want with that money.
Presents always have a special meaning. It's like tradition to make something, not just buy things.
I always try to give useful presents. Or something cool, extreme, new. I usually receive entertainment gifts. Usually coupons with some kind of activity. I think these have nothing to do with traditions :D
I usually give and recieve homemade presents. They vary from drawings, picture albums, candles and mixtapes. They aren't based on any tradion, but rather on the likes and dislikes of the person recieving the gift.
No traditions. I usually receive money and flowers. It's also easier to give others money as a present so they could spend them on things they really need/want.
I like when I can give something from my heart. Like- photos with that friend, write down some memories etc. And usually I receive some pictures or just some little things that mean a lot to me.
Well if I am giving presents to close friend/relative I would give them some cute stuff or stuff that has meaning (like inside jokes) and if it is just friend I will just give them some monet. It is same for receiving the presents.
Something that persons wants. Not im my opinion
Dovanodamas dovanas stengiuosi būti originalus - mėgstu kažką kuklaus, bet šmaikštaus. Pats irgi prašau panašių dovanų. Taip pat mėgstu praktiškas dovanas.
As we know the best present is money. But sometimes i get some "inside jokes" presents or some thing which I really need. For example: DJ earphones, watch, perfume or something like that.
The best gift, I think is money
usually I receive money, flowers and a lot of chocolate, while others are giving them what perhaps is useful
Usually I give and receive money simply because people always need money and it's the most practical present.
I usually try to make something memorable for my friends and also useful. I don't have any traditions in giving or receiving gifts. Friends mostly just buy me something that they think I would like.
I tend to give presents which are cozy in at least one way. It can be tea of a brand that I enjoy, a notebook, interesting treats, homemade sweets, sometimes money. I usually get similar presents more or less. I don't believe they are tradition-based.
What they used to say what they want have
For friends I often give accessories or stationary and they do so for me. My parents usually give me what I want.
Book/clothes/makeup items. Not really traditional.
Reikalingą žmogui daiktą. Artimiem draugam perku gėlių, šampano, dažniausiai užėjus į parduotuvę ir pamačius daiktą nusprendžiu ar žmogui jo reikės ir ar jis bus vertingas. Vaikams gimtadienio proga dovanoju pinigų, kad nusipirktų ko jiem patiem reikia. Mažiukam žaislų, saldainių. Dovanos nebūna tradicinės. Jos vis kitokios. Kadangi keičiasi vaikų mąstymas, tuo pačiu ir norai, Tai ir dovanas perkam vis kitokias.
i have received like kindle,perfume, food and so on these kinds of things.
I like to give handmade gifts. I like to receive such gifts as well. Or books and geeky things. I dont think its based on tradition. Its based on my personality and the person im making gift
Dažniausiai gaunami ir dovanojami simboliniai menkniekiai arba pinigai.
Mano nuomone, taip daroma dėl patogumo, nes žmogus pats galės išsirinkti ko jis nori/ko jam reikia.
I try to buy what they need - book, makeup, parfume