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2006-12-07 15:19:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Underwhere, socks and ties are so practical that they are beyond thoughtless. It would be like giving a girl an iron for Christmas. If I had the money for all the clothes that I hate, don't fit or where, the watches and other useless things. I suppose it is a nice thought and I should be grateful for anything I am given, but I just think of all the wasted money and time and it bugs me.
2006-12-07 15:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by thoor_ballylee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the big, big errors that I see most people make is that they give a gift that they themselves would like to receive, rather than selecting a gift from the perspective of the recipient..: You can never go wrong with artistic, one-of-a-kind products. And what you must always keep in mind is the concept of perceived value. chocolates from the corner candy store will not have much perceived value because they are so readily available, but a hard-to-find imported chocolate would have more value. .: The best way to acknowledge a gift is with a handwritten note. Even if you don't like the gift, it should be acknowledged that it was received. Otherwise you should be very effusive, especially when you find that the giver has put a lot of time and thought into your gift. Even Christmas gifts should be acknowledged with a note. Gift giving is a good thing but it should be the thought behind it that counts. Rather or not if it is the best gift or worst gift you ever got. Be thankful to the person for thinking of you.
2006-12-08 00:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by babygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the years, I have sadly been able to see who my real friends are by the presents they give me. It doesn't matter how big or small the gift is, I want a gift (and to give gifts) that means something in terms of the friendship, something that may refer to a fun time we had, an inside joke we shared or reflects my tastes/interests which shows the other person was listening to what I had to say. This goes for any relationship. The best way to offend is give a gift certificate!
2006-12-07 23:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last Christmas my sister bought me a gift which was for $15. Since I couldn't use it, she returned it. After that I never got anything else in place of it. I know that it's the thought that count, but that gift showed signs of last minute purchase. To this day I am still hurt over it. I will remember that Xmas for a long time, espescially as her gift for everyone else's were good and in addition I got her something pricey that was on her wish list.
2006-12-07 23:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Boo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a woman who would give to people at work who were having a hard time, and then tell everyone at work what she did. I thought that was so distasteful because a lot of people have pride and don't want everyone knowing that they are having problems. I think if you give from the heart, you don't need a pat on the back for it.
2006-12-07 23:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by Roni 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please - that's depressing. This is the Christmas season; it is a joyous time. Join the fun; make or buy some gifts - it'll make you happy - especially when you see the smiles on the faces. It is the giver who will especially feel good. God Bless.
2006-12-07 23:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by seblexie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋