I have bought gifts before, thou not often and never luxury brands. Although, I do get something in return. I've gotten bday presents, dinners paid for and one time, a girl seeing me off at Suvarnabhumi airport. That was an effort as she lived opposite end from the airport. I offered her a taxi but she refused as the trains were faster. Actually Ive given more to my legit Thai masseuse as I love a hard massage and it takes a lot of work on my muscles. So she deserves it. It's been give and take for me so far.