プレゼントの写真描写をしてみよう

Describe a picture of a present
写真を見て内容の説明をしてください
日本ではプレゼントを渡す機会がとても多くあります。クリスマスや誕生日等のイベントでプレゼントをあげたりもらったりするのはもちろん、普段でもお世話になっている人に贈り物をする方もいるでしょう。贈り物はモノとモノを送りあうだけでなく、心の交流にもなっています。プレゼントを受け取ったほうは、贈り物をくれた人が自分を気にかけていることに気づいて感謝をするきっかけにもなりますし、プレゼントの送り手も自分の送ったプレゼントで喜んでいる笑顔をみると明るい気持ちになります。写真を描写するときも、実際に贈り物をしたとき、あるいはもらった時の楽しい気持ちを思い浮かべてもよいでしょう。
Please describe this picture.
 
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Please describe this picture.

Three boxes are wrapped in orange colour pepar and white ribbon.
They look gifts for someone who likes orange.
I think that they are not for Christmas because they should white pepar and red ribbon.
They look for the birthday.

自然な表現

Three boxes are wrapped in orange color paper and white ribbon.
They look like gifts for someone who likes orange.
I think that they are not for Christmas because they should have white paper and red ribbon.
They look like they are for a birthday.

1. Correct spelling.
2. Correct word choice to clarify what they look like.
3, 4. This is a more concise word structure for a definitive sentence.
That's good. Are there more ideas in your mind that you would like to write about? Please, continue.

I associate orange boxes with Hermes.
Anyway, Hermes used beige boxes before.
The beige colour of wrapping papers were not enough when world wor 2.
Hermes clerks used orange instead of beige.
It was good rating from customers, so the orange wrapping paper was adopted by Jean Guerlain.
Hermes is famous now.

自然な表現

I associate orange boxes with Hermes.
Anyway, Hermes used beige boxes before.
The beige colour of the wrapping papers wasn't sufficient during World War II. Hermes clerks used orange instead of beige.
They received good reviews from customers, so the orange wrapping paper was adopted by Jean Guerlain.
Hermes is famous now.

1, 2. This is a more concise word structure for a definitive sentence.
That's a very interesting trivia. I didn't know that Hermes used beige boxes before.

By the way, do you like giving gifts? Do you wrap the gifts yourself?

No, I don't.
I used to wrap the plants for work, but I'm not good at wrapping due to I'm clumsy.
I have been working for a DIY store.
My senior colleague trained me to wrap gifts, and he was dextrous.
His explanation was understandable however I couldn't imitate his technology.

自然な表現

No, I don't.
I used to wrap the plants for work, but I'm not good at wrapping since I'm clumsy.
I have been working for a DIY store.
My senior colleague trained me to wrap gifts, and he was dexterous.
His explanation was understandable however I couldn't imitate his technique.

1. This is a more suitable word choice to clarify why you are not good at it.
2. Correct spelling.
3. Technique is a way or style of doing things, whereas technology is the application of scientific principles behind the working of gadgets
Oh, okay. I'm also not good at wrappings gifts. I would like to enhance my skills. What are your favorite colors for the ribbon and wrapping paper?

I love bright colors: orange, yellow and bright blue, etc.
The most likely orange ribbon and white wrapping paper.
At one glance, they are mismatched colors, but they are a cute combination for me.

自然な表現

I love bright colors: orange, yellow and bright blue, etc.
I like orange ribbon and white wrapping paper the most.
At one glance, they are mismatched colors, but they are a cute combination for me.

1. This is a more concise word choice to clarify what you like the most.
I agree with you. Anyway, on what occasions do you give presents? Who do you usually give presents to?

When I give someone presents for an anniversary: a birthday and baby gift.
I often give my friends gifts when we see after a long time.

自然な表現

   I give someone presents for an anniversary: a birthday and a baby gift.
I often give my friends gifts when we see each other after a long time.

1. This adverb was not required here.
2. The indefinite article (a) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known.
3. Rephrase this part for clarity.
  • wrapping paper(包装紙)
  • wrapping string(包装用の紐)
  • paper box(紙の箱)
  • cardboard box(段ボール箱)
  • gift-wrap(進物用に包装する)
  • The gift boxes are stacked up.(プレゼントボックスが積まれている。)
  • Free gift wrapping service is available at Japanese shops.(日本のお店では無料のラッピングサービスを行っています。)
  • Presents are always a delight to someone.(プレゼントは必ず誰かを喜ばせます。)
  • She gave me a wallet for Christmas.(クリスマスに財布をプレゼントしてくれました。)
  • I think this will look good on you.(これが似合うのかなと思いました。)

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