... ………………., pretending you like something is merely prudent damage (2) ………………., designed to save the feelings of someone you love Women, incidentally, are far better at this - like George Washington, men ... which Christmas presents are (5) ……………… of hidden messages: all the things a person wants to say, yet cannot put into words If this means (6) ……………… worship, expressed with a large diamond, well ... cast aside Her approval becomes the focus of the whole day.' There is nothing particularly difficult about buying presents - provided you have a moderate degree of (9) ……………… and a genuine affection...