Research suggests giving the perfect gift may be even better than receiving it. More info here. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-you-and-me/201812/is-giving-actually-gift-yourself?colle
Some of us are more inclined to deflect a compliment with self-effacing awkwardness, which throws the exchange off-kilter. A simple “thank you” is all that is needed, and the person giving the complim