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Receiving a gift in English (beginner)
Beginner English for receiving a gift. Key line: “Aww, you really didn't have to.”
Full script
Lin
Is this for me?
Them
Yep. Please don't guess socks again.
Lin
Aww, you really didn't have to.
Them
I did. Your old socks have holes.
Lin
Can I open it now?
Them
Sure, but no sock jokes, please.
Lin
Oh wow, not socks! Thank you!
Them
See? I can buy other things.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
for me
✓ Is this for me?asking if the gift is for you
First, check before taking it
polite
✓ You really didn't have to.warm, polite thanks for a gift
Common for gifts; polite and natural
open now
✓ Can I open it now?asking to open the gift now
open it often means open a gift
thanks
✓ Thank you!simple thanks
Simple and always safe
Quick answers
for me: what to say in English
Say “Is this for me?” — asking if the gift is for you. First, check before taking it.
polite: what to say in English
Say “You really didn't have to.” — warm, polite thanks for a gift. Common for gifts; polite and natural.
open now: what to say in English
Say “Can I open it now?” — asking to open the gift now. open it often means open a gift.
thanks: what to say in English
Say “Thank you!” — simple thanks. Simple and always safe.