Coron Brinson, 33, union organizer

( Abel Uribe, Chicago Tribune / November 20, 2012 )

To give: "I'm dating this dude -- Dustin's his name -- and I'd love to make him happy by giving him a ring, an engagement ring. It's dreamland because financially I can't afford it right now."

To receive: "Something very practical. Something I can get usage out of the entire year. I hate Christmas gifts like a $25 gift card and then it's done. Give me something I can use!"