What is better, giving a gift or receiving a gift? Volunteers at South Side Mission’s meal ministry helped answer that question. “I’d say it’s better to give a present because you’re ...

Before you give or get a down payment gift ... It’s also generally acceptable to receive gifts from a domestic partner, or significant other, if you’re engaged to be married.

Garvin, David A., and Joshua D. Margolis. "The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice." Harvard Business Review 93, nos. 1/2 (January–February 2015): 60–71.

A lot of us find feedback uncomfortable – both giving and receiving it. That’s a shame, because when done well, feedback can be a transformative tool. But where are we getting it wrong?