How do you feel about receiving gift cards as gifts?

How do you feel about receiving gift cards as gifts?
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answer:I like gift cards. I especially like vouchers for indulgent treatments such as massages, as I wouldn’t normally make time for such things, but do if someone has gone to the trouble of paying for it for me. I also love book vouchers. In the UK you can buy national book tokens that are widely accepted in a variety of vendors. I love receiving those as you’re not restricted to one store, and I just love any excuse to buy new books. I don’t think it’s a tacky gift if you think your friend would appreciate it. How about adding something more personal and inexpensive to go with it, like a framed photo or mini album.
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