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In English when you hold out something to someone, sometimes a vocal prompt
like "here" or "there" is said to indicate that you are giving it to the
person.

In Chinese (or at least in Singapore) we sometimes use something that sounds
like "na" or even use the Chinese word "给(gěi)" as an expression while holding
out something towards the recipient.

EDIT: Perhaps I should have been more specific about what I'm referring to.
I'm not referring to giving "gifts", but just giving in general. Something
like just passing a note to somebody or when someone looks in need of a tissue
and you just hold it out to them.

**(Question)** What's the equivalent of this concept in Japanese? I ask
because I think it feels quite awkward to either remain silent, or to form a
complete sentence asking the person to receive it especially if you are
familiar with the person.
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What do you say when giving something to somebody?
`はい`

`どうぞ`

`これ、あげます`

`小さいものですが…`

`よけいなものなんですが…`
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In dramas and anime I often see people just saying これ
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