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Giving a holiday gift in English (beginner)
Beginner English for giving a holiday gift. Key line: “This is for you. Happy holidays!”
Full script
Lin
This is for you. Happy holidays!
Them
For me? You didn't have to.
Lin
I know, but I wanted to.
Them
Can I open it now?
Lin
Yes, but ignore the wrapping.
Them
Why? It looks very round.
Lin
I wrap like I'm fighting paper.
Them
I can tell. The paper lost. Thanks!
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
gift line
✓ This is for you.Give someone a gift
Most common gift opener
holiday
✓ Happy holidays!holiday wish
Works for many holidays
polite
✓ You didn't have to.A polite thanks
Common when receiving a gift
open now
✓ Can I open it now?Ask to open it now
Use before opening on the spot
Quick answers
gift line: what to say in English
Say “This is for you.” — give someone a gift. Most common gift opener.
holiday: what to say in English
Say “Happy holidays!” — holiday wish. Works for many holidays.
polite: what to say in English
Say “You didn't have to.” — a polite thanks. Common when receiving a gift.
open now: what to say in English
Say “Can I open it now?” — ask to open it now. Use before opening on the spot.