Giving or Receiving Present in English

What can you say to give and receive presents in English? British people generally open presents in front of the people who have given them, and at events like Christmas, families will open their presents together.

Here are some useful phrases for giving and receiving presents (along with what to say if you don't like the present!)

When you are giving a present to someone you know well

This is for you.

I thought you might like this for Christmas / your birthday …

It's only something small, but I hope you like it.

I thought this might go well with your (new dress / Prada bag..)

I wasn't sure what to get you but I hope you like it.

(If you don't like it, you can always change it.)

Hold out your hands