It may be “the thought that counts” But it’s the FOLLOW THROUGH that shows if it’s real. “My little children; let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth; And hereby we know we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.” I John 3:18-19
Like the man says “Talk is cheap.” What’s more is it tends to make people think you actually intend to do something.