Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Holidays and Traditions: [header] How to graciously hint about a gift [title] Remember the purpose of a hint. [step] We hint for the same reason we joke-to get the truth out in a way that the listener can choose to notice or ignore. This may sound a bit complicated, but it's necessary.

Ending1: Sending the hint in a subtle way can make absolutely anyone seem flattered to be giving you a gift. [substeps] If you're giving a gift to a business colleague for a good reason, find a polite way to say, " i just wanted to thank you for you meeting me that afternoon in my office. Ending2: Asking for a gift should be perfect for most people because the giver, just like anyone else, is doing his or her utmost to make the gift a joyous affair, not let the recipient slip away. [substeps] Receiving things the recipient rarely receives should not be emotionally burdened. Ending3: An important rule of gift giving is never to overtly expect a gift. If you're not expecting a gift, how can you tell the giver what you want? You do it with a hint. Ending4: [title] Want to wrap up an air of mystery? [step] Do this before attempting to further hint. Revealing the obvious things that usually impress a clever or smart person is always better than mentioning nothing essential.

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