It is a tradition, in most cultures, to give presents to others to show affection. However, there are numerous other ways to show our love and respect, for example, spending time together, talking to each other, helping each other, etc. Some people think that it is still very important to give gifts and presents. On the contrary, others questioned the importance by suggesting better ways to show our affection. In this essay, both sides will be discussed and I will try to draw a conclusion at the end.