OBLIGATION OR JOY?

Understanding the Psychology and Cultural Aspects of Gift-Giving Can Save You

Sometimes It’s Best Not to Buy Gifts

Nancy Blackman
4 min readDec 24, 2021

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bokeh of red and gold lights in background with red-wrapped gift in foreground with gold bow. Understanding the Psychology and Cultural Aspects of Gift-Giving Can Save You by Nancy Blackman. holiday gifts, psychology, sentimental, obligation, cultural, korea, asia
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My extended family decided to nix gift-giving this year. I am overjoyed.

You also need to know that I love gifts and giving gifts, but not at a time of year when people feel obligated. So…

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Nancy Blackman

8X Top Writer. Editor. Writing Coach. Owner of Refresh the Soul publication. Read more of my writing: “Mixed Korean: Our Stories.” https://www.325kamra.org/buy.