Today, I was buying Christmas gifts and I saw a cute girl holding up a free hugs sign.

今天我去买圣诞礼物的时候看见一个女孩举着一面“抱抱团”的牌子，然后我就走过去给了她一个拥抱。

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Under the new rules, for example, issuers can no longer offer gifts to induce students to sign up for cards.

WSJ: Cards Return to Campus

Still others may appreciate cash, gifts or other compensation as a sign that their help is appreciated.

WSJ: Work & Family Mailbox