Do you know the English phrase “It’s the thought that counts“?

Read the following conversation. Can you guess the meaning? 🙂

A: What did your grandmother get you for Christmas?

B: She bought me red socks, but I don’t like red!

A: Well, it’s the thought that counts!

B: That’s true.

 

Question:

“It’s the thought that counts” means:

a) we must count our thoughts

b) a person’s kindness is more important than the gift

c) a person must think carefully before buying a present

The answer is below ↓

 

Answer: b) a person’s kindness is more important than the gift

So, if someone gives you a present you don’t want, or don’t like, you should still be grateful. The person thought about you. That was very kind of them!