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Giving gifts to others is a fundamental activity, as old as humanity itself. Yet in the modern, complex world, the particulars of gift-giving can be extraordinarily challenging.

Being selfish to me means that you have to look out for yourself and you don't have to sacrifice.

I'm really interested in the difference between selfishness and generosity. It confuses me to no end because sometimes it all just feels like pure indulgence on my part.

I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.

I am a very selfish person.

I don't know if it's ever OK for someone to be selfish. Perhaps there's a time and place to be self-centered, but I think selfish never wins the race.

I get mad when people give me presents. I don't want them, I don't need them.

I'm just selfish. I have to be for what I do.