Popular sayings are concentrated wisdom, which is contained in only one sentence, sometimes rhyming. We know far from all of them, but one of them lives and is still used today - this is the proverb “They don’t look into the gifted horse”. Its meaning should be explained only to young children. Adults understand its meaning well.
How a gift is connected with a horse’s teeth
When the horse was the main means of transportation, as the car is now, sometimes it could be presented. In general, he was considered an expensive offering. He was handsome, handsome, with shiny hair, a well-combed mane and tail - it was a sight for sore eyes.
The question was only how old he was. This could only be determined by the teeth. If they are very worn out, then the handsome man is already old, will not live long and will not please his new master. But it was not customary to discuss the gift - they accepted what they gave, and his teeth were not examined, at least with the donor.
A horse’s teeth look only when they buy it themselves. From these simple rules, the expression “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”, the meaning of which was a delicate attitude to any offering, but not necessarily to a horse.
How to make gifts for children
If the child is small, he will certainly express everything that he thinks, whether it be ecstasy or disappointment. Sometimes on New Year's Eve, the kid orders Santa Claus such an expensive toy for which parents simply do not have the means. They should set up the child in advance, which, perhaps, he won’t get what he wants, and explain the meaning of the proverb “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”.
Then the child is easier and without tears and whims to get out of a stressful situation for him, unpacking gifts. Having received modest boxes in large numbers, the preschooler will understand that he is not forgotten and is loved.
What to present to a girl with a lack of money
She knows well that they don’t look in the teeth in a gifted horse. The meaning of this statement is well known to her. However, hidden disappointment is quite possible if she does not think about the financial situation of a student guy who has just earned a little somewhere somewhere and can’t bring a diamond ring for her birthday.
Some kind of playful toy in a large bright box with a bow and an enclosed card with a rhymed inscription, confetti, etc., will help the young man get out of this situation.
Modern schoolchildren
So who wants to show off before classmates with their new, latest smartphone model! It is important for them that everyone says how cool it is! Girls and boys beg for money from their parents, whine and moan so that there is no strength to endure all this. Normal parents, giving the teenager money, will definitely remember that they don’t look at the gift horse in the mouth. The child remembers the meaning from childhood, and at school in the fourth grade, this proverb was dismantled on the shelves. But now children basically understand how hard money is made, and do not overestimate their demands.
Expensive or cheap
If you need to make a gift to a stranger, then there is nothing wrong with the fact that the present will be inexpensive. A keychain, a nominal teaspoon or an elegant souvenir with a zodiac sign is a perfectly suitable option. Serious people are well aware that they don’t look at the gift horse in the mouth. The meaning and meaning of the gift is clear - attention, courtesy.
But about close, especially elderly relatives, you need to think carefully. Recall their desires, which they seemed to express in passing, and not offend a completely unnecessary thing. You can even find out in advance what they would like to receive, save up money and please relatives. A surprise in this case will be your choice of color and model of the desired thing.
A gift is considered, and how, but only when the donor is already gone. Otherwise, you can offend a person very much and not get anything else from him.