> reserved money Right, which can make it function a "real" gift because one type of gift is the thing that the recipient wouldn't splurge on for themselves.

> reserved money Right, which can make it function a "real" gift because one type of gift is the thing that the recipient wouldn't splurge on for themselves. Maybe they'd enjoy a meal at a fancy restaurant but they're also frugal and wouldn't actually go. A gift card to the fancy restaurant means they'll probably go there and treat themselves courtesy of you.