2006-12-23 16:15:27 · 29 answers · asked by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
you don't have to buy them. You could make gifts. you don't sound mean either. i get a bit narked when you buy a gift for someone and they don't return the favour. but then again i prefer to give presents than receive them, unless i get to choose the gift as most people just are cheap and buy rubbish they wouldn't even buy for themselves.
Have a good Christmas just knowing you gave because you care not because you want to get something back even if you do want to get something back. x x
2006-12-24 07:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by truelylo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its true but the presents you receive tend to be more expensive and they are use full because they last a lot longer, don't get given to charity the next year and have more meaning behind them then to keep you out of the way for the rest of the holidays.
But u do sound a bit mean if u say this to the people who brought u the presents.
2006-12-23 16:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by snape jnr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't dispare! There's a very dim, grayish light at the end of the tunnel. What you're exxperiencing is only a mid-life Christmas crisis. Things get 'better' as people get older. One of the great Christmas Pluses of getting older is the ability to pretend you've forgotten. When the greeedy kids and grandkids come over for presents you can just open the door, say "I already have my own religion!" and slam it shut. Later, when the grandkids call crying, just say "It must be the Alzheimer's." Their parents will explain and smooth everything over for you. Some might even buy gifts and put your name on them for the kids. Then there's alway the chance you'll be in the hospital. Family will come to visit and bring you slippers, robes, and books. They won't be expecting anything either because everybody knows patient aren't allowed to keep money on you when you're in the hospital. You might also be in a nursing home. Nothing to give as gifts but the needlepoint ornaments you made during crafts, and family will still bring slipper and fleece throws with pictures of wolves on them. The older you get the better gift giving gets. You might get lucky and out live all your relatives and friends. This doesn't help with gift receiving, but you won't care. You've got Alzheimer's... remember???
Yep! It's only temporary! Just a few more years and you're home free.
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-23 16:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't sound mean at all. I spent my whole paycheck on gifts for family and friends and a few for myself because people usually don't know what to get me. Regarding friends, it's good to have a preset spending limit, that way you don't feel like you are spending a buttload and getting very little in return. I feel that as long as I get something from someone, I'm happy, even if I spent all of my money on tons of stuff for others, especially my niece and nephews. Ok I feel old now even though I'm only 18. HAHA! Merry Christmas!
2006-12-23 16:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by NBinGP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my family the general rule is that....once you become an adult you dont get a present. Each year a few more babies come along and that adds to our lists. It works really, as I personaly couldnt afford to buy for everyone.
I don't think you sound mean, I think you are just asking what most people think.....but don't say!
Merry Christmas to you x
2006-12-23 17:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by crazeeladee no more 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You dont sound mean
its the trough
have spent over 2,000 pounds this year
and will probably recieve 6 pairs of socks and 6 packs of razors!!
Not complaining though
cant wait to see the look on my Grand childrens eyes when they open their presents from Santa
Merry Christmas
2006-12-23 17:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You're meant to get richer as you get older, though. Something like 70% of the UK's wealth is in the hands of the 50+. If you're a parent with lots of kids 25 and under, then you deserve our sympathy. Life must seem pretty expensive just now :)
2006-12-23 16:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by rage997 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to me. I have mates now having children, so yes, I am starting to notice.
But I buy what I can comfortably afford, in some cases under a fiver. People understand. Uni is expensive and no job at the mo.
For but a little while longer this year....
A Merrily joyous, barking mad, wickedly happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates!
Best wishes from
--Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
2006-12-23 21:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You do not sound mean.
But ask yourself this: Why do you "have" to buy presents...
why do you even have to buy "more" presents?
I feel that Christmas has lost It's true meaning...
I have recently looked at newspapers from the 1820's through the 1850's, (News story right here on Yahoo that I clicked on)..and the editors of these papers stated the same thing we all feel today.... Christmas has become "too" comercialized.!!
Imagine that... nearly 200 years ago.... they were saying the same thing we all feel today.
No computers, cell phones, television, light bulbs, but yet the papers were filled with ads for Christmas "presents" for your family.
I have only bought 1 present this year for Christmas....
You all may call me "Scrooge" but I am not.
The birth of Jesus is a glorious event for all of us that celebrate the birth of "Our Savior"!!!!
Jesus Himself even said, "All Glory... belongs to My Father."
He walked meekly with those who were poor.. to spread his Ministry.. the word of God. His Father.
Giving... your Love.. to each other.. is the Greatest Gift of all.
Everyday of your short life. My short life.
Don't feel compeled to spend money that you may or may not have, simply due to a "pre-concieved" notion that you must...
The Greatest Present you can give is that of yourself....
"Giving Back" every chance that you can... as much as you can,
is the Greatest Gift....
Not pretty boxes on only one day of the year....
I like nice things too.. but not to the point that "presents" become a self-impossed "measuring stick" of my self worth.
I don't mean to come off sounding as self righteous or mean..
only facing the truth!
Always remember that you, and only you have the power to give the Greatist Gift of all... your love to you fellow man.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
2006-12-23 17:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Victor Meldrew
2006-12-23 18:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋