I bought my brother some gift-wrap for Christmas. I took it to the Gift Wrap department and told them to wrap it, but in a different print so he would know when to stop unwrapping.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker bought gift wrap but asked the store to wrap it in a different pattern to signal when unwrapping should stop.
- In plain terms
- Asking a store to wrap gift wrap in a distinct pattern.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarity in presentation prevents confusion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you indicate a gift is finished?
- What makes wrapping practical?
Another view
Stores typically do not offer this service.
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