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Band 5+: Do you enjoy receiving gifts, or do you prefer to give them?

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Actually, I prefer to give gifts. This is the Defectas. I made a craft book for my friend's birthday. It's personal. I enjoy making it special because it shows you care. Sometimes I enjoy receiving gifts, especially clothes, as they can be meaningful and help me unwind after a long day.

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Actually, I need to work to receive this. This is the Defectas. I made a craft book from my friend’s birthday. It’s a hometown. I enjoy making it personal. I think my gifts are special because they show you care. sometimes I enjoy gift because my clothes once it has which has my battery and unwind my mice.

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enjoy: 2

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