How to Stop the Chinese Gift Giving Cycle
The Chinese Gift Giving Cycle is a popular game played at holiday parties, such as Christmas parties. In this gift-giving activity, participants bring a present to the party and get to draw a present from the general pile. If a person doesn't want to choose a present from the pile, he can take a present that someone else has already opened. Then the person whose present was taken gets to choose another gift. This can turn into a never-ending cycle unless you implement certain rules and procedures. Does this Spark an idea?
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Set a basic rule that a gift only can change hands three times before it is considered "dead." A "dead" gift cannot be taken again by a different person.
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Place your gift out of plain view once you open it. Others are more likely to forget about your gift if they can't see it clearly. If no one takes your present, then you've helped to stop the cycle.
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Place a time limit on the game. Set a rule that by a certain time, no more swaps can take place. Gifts can only be taken from the pile.
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Give partygoers sad, pitiful looks if they are thinking about taking a gift from you that has been highly circulated. Some people may feel guilty about "stealing" your present and might choose one from the pile, which can stop the cycle.
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Barter in order to keep a gift and stop the trading cycle. If a person wants to take your gift, present them with an offer, such as, "If you don't take this present, I will buy your lunch tomorrow."
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