...or do you give without expecting any gift in return? I never, ever, EVER expect the recipient of my gifts to have a gift planned for me, and I feel SUPER-BADLY when someone says...."Oh, ummmm, but.... I didn't get YOU anything...." ...........Your thoughts?
2006-12-23 13:34:03 · 10 answers · asked by clever nickname 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Did you EVEN read my question?? I AM THE GIFT GIVER.......I AM THE ONE DOING THE GIVING.... I almost hate to even give them something, 'cause I know it will make them feel bad.
2006-12-23 13:42:39 · update #1
Only from my husband. I don't expect gifts from other people, but the hubbie had BETTER get me something. lol
2006-12-23 13:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jennie Fabulous 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think people say that because they feel it's the nice thing to say. But a true gift is given with no expectations or implications. And actually people might say that to you because, they feel a gift given is a sign that they appreciate the others friendship, and they don't want you to think they don't think of your friendship. BUT giving of friendship is the same as giving a gift, don't do anything just be there. I don't take it personally when someone makes that comment, I just smile and say that's ok. You didn't MAKE them feel bad their opinion on gift giving etc did.
2006-12-23 21:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by fnygrl74 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't.
This year I decided not to gift a couple of people because in past years they get very upset and behave as though what I gave them is too good for them and they feel badly and say rubbish like, "Well, I'll have to make it up to you" or "I'm going to take you out to dinner". The strange side to this is that also gave me gifts, but react as though what they gave me wasn't good enough and they have to supplement it with taking me out to dine, etc.
It's aggravating, so I reckoned that's enough.
2006-12-23 22:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give without expecting to recieve in return, it is gratifying of course when a gift is given in return, but true giving does not expect reciprocation. i think its in bad form to say " oh ummm but i didnt get you anything ", i would not say this, i would politely thank for the gift recieved and later on give a gift unexpectedly or something like that.
2006-12-23 21:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by dave 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I give gifts to ppl that did need me some favors, to ppl that are indigent,to ppl that were nice to me,with out expecting anything in return. When I give I feel that nice high,and that's more than enough ..in return.
2006-12-23 21:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Vannili 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I give and do expect to receive. Many people miss their blessing by saying they want nothing in return and sure enough they never gets nothing. So by expecting to receive your blessing keeps on coming cause you have given out of a good heart.
2006-12-23 21:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends, when i give money to a business, I expect to get my product or service in an acceptable and timely fashion. When I give to the Salvation Army's Collection bucket, clearly I want nothing back for it.
2006-12-23 21:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by Answerer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like to give things to people I care for. I don't expect them to run out & buy me something!
2006-12-23 21:35:52 · answer #8 · answered by from HJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give after being given. I dan't want to seem to give and expecting something in return.
2006-12-24 03:15:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
noway!
2006-12-23 21:36:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋