but not the other. This came about because she rang her mother the day after Christmas complaining that she didn't like anything that she had received. We were all there at the time and witnessed the phone call and were disgusted at how ungrateful she was. For years she has bought everyone cheap crap and we had bought nice things. Now, someone in the family has leaked that we buy for one sister. She will never confront me or say anything to my face, so have we been wrong all this time? Should I get something little for the ungrateful woman in the spirit of Christmas or keep the secret that we have for the last 5 years?
2006-12-12 12:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by Kylie 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If someone that I was giving gifts to complained about how much he/she hated them, I'd seriously consider doing the same thing you've been doing for five years.
Just give her a christmas card.
2006-12-12 12:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like "terri" said... Just give a card... that is her gift. Christmas is not about giving gifts to ungrateful people ! I have narrowed my shopping list down due to this fact.
Sorry you have to go through this, especially with family !! A card is more than enough for someone you are now uncomfortable with and they seem rather undeserving of even that.
You be sure to keep your spirits up and let no one like this person bring your holiday down. ONLY YOU can decide to have a great holiday !!
2006-12-12 13:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes she was ungrateful, that's for sure. I don't know. It's Christmas. Instead of buying her something she won't like why not give a gift certificate? They are impersonal and perfect for the ignorant.
2006-12-12 13:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by bellbottombleus 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, an effective approach could be to buy her something nice, just to surprise her. If she continues acting like a spoiled child, don't feed it by giving her things.
But, you should discuss it with someone who knows more about the situation or even, the sister. I hope it works out. Consult yourself or someone who you trust before you choose one of these answers.
2006-12-12 12:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Kamee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are buying individual gifts, that should be a gut decision. I agree that if he is going to hide in the bedroom when you visit, and not make an attempt to get to know you than I personally would not add him to my gift list, however, if your family does a gift drawing, and he is going to attend the family gathering I would add his name to the draw.
2016-05-23 16:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jo-ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like she needs a reality check. but remember in a christmast carol how Scrooge's nephew asked him to christmas dinner every year, even though he never came? maybe if you buy ur sister-in-law gifts she'll have some ghosts visit her!!!
2006-12-12 12:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
And people wonder why Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe Christ is in Christmas.
Thank you for sharing this experience.
2006-12-13 02:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by TeeM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'M GLAD I'M NOT YOUR SISTER!
CHRISTMAS ISN'T SUPPOSED TO BE ALL ABOUT PRESENTS! LOVE AND FAMILY IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT.
MAYBE ALL SHE CAN AFFORD IS "CHEAP CRAP"
YOU SOUND SELFISH!
2006-12-12 16:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
IF YA CANT APPRECIATE IT YA DON'T NEED IT
2006-12-12 12:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by that's funny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋