Adam: Jackie, tell us more :) maybe something worth adopting at home ;)
Jackie: Well, every year we gather around, sit together and think about the things we'd like to get 4 Xmas.
Kris: So there's no surprise then?
Jackie: No, but then we leave the lists on the table and forget about them. After some time we cross out the things we've bought 4 one another so that other ppl don't buy the same thing twice ;)
Kim: That's actually pretty sensible. Last Xmas I got 2 identical sweaters and 3 nearly identical hats!
Kris: Hahahaha! At least u didn't get socks!
Adam: What's funny about that?
Kris: Nothing. Just a stereotype that socks are on one hand the most popular present and on the other the least welcome one ;)
Adam: I can vouch 4 that. I get socks every year!
Jackie: Poor thing! Maybe u should do what I do?
Adam: Not a bad idea. How do I convince my family to do the same?
Kim: Just tell them? I'm also fed up with presents that don't suit me.
Jackie: Kim, maybe u should do the same?
Kim: Oh, I will! I'm going to do it 2nite at dinner table! They'll be so surprised!
Adam: I don't think mine will even want to consider it. 
Jackie: Y not? Just tell them how much more fun it is!
Adam: I don't think they'll understand! They think they know what's best 4 me, but have no idea what I like or want.
Kris: Mabe u should talk to them like from ur heart? Tell them that u enjoy their presents, but would like to get something specific this year. Speaking of which, have u got something particular in mind?
Adam: Actually, I do. I've been saving up for this stereo system, but need a little more cash so I thought that my parents could simply kick in a bit. 
Kris: And have u told them?
Adam: No. They wouldn't approve. They already think I list to music too loud.
Jackie: Still, worth a try. If u don't u'll never know. :)
Kim: I know! Come over to my place. I'll tell my parents and u'll know how to talk to yours!
Adam: That's actually not a bad idea. When do u want me over?
Kim: Around 6?
Jackie: Good luck, Kim!
Kris: I think I'll do the same. Better to get tailored presents ;)
Jackie: That's y I'm always happy with what I get :)
Before Christmas, Jackie's family gather and discuss what Christmas presents they want to get. They make a list, put it on the table, and people cross out the items they already bought for someone. Kim will try to convince her parents to do the same system. Adam will come over to listen at 6.