The present

"I brought chilli crab to their hotel for them when they came from India to visit Singapore," Michael recalled. "They were so surprised and appreciative."

Giving and receiving gifts as a way of express love is a universal phenomenon.

In our society, not all giving is so sincere. Especially in the business world, much of it is payback for doing business.

The grace of giving has little to do with the size and cost of the gift. It has everything to do with love.

I am careful. It's often tempting to shower children with gifts as substitutes. For many reasons, there are parents I know who sometimes resorts to presents rather than being trully present to their children.