You know it's not fair when you know they can afford more. I understand it from someone who really can't buy a good gift, but they just over do it when they give you a $5.00 gift #@!#$$
2006-12-26 09:42:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
all of you did not read the question completely, I said" I understand from those that can't afford it, but from those that really can spend more than $5" is it me being greedy or is it them for not getting something they can afford for their family
2006-12-26 09:56:04 · update #1
Some people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Count your blessings.
2006-12-26 09:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have learned my lesson about that one. I know what you mean. I just buy gifts that I feel I can afford, without feeling that I was taken as a fool or spent too much. I just spend and buy things that I think the person would really like that is not really expensive or outlandish. Try that next time.
I did have a horrible Christmas once where I bought a friend's family these great gifts and I got a silly old bowling jacket wrapped up. I got so mad that I just left early. I was very sick about that reused gift that I clearly could not use and did not need. Yuck, huh.
I am sorry about your gift situation. Just remember next time to look for a bargain and then make sure you would feel comfortable getting something as equal or not in return. That is what you have to tell yourself. If you gave the gift this year with good intentions and all, then just forgive the person. Maybe they are not into all the commercialized Christmas things and just do a little to make you feel special in some way. Just smile and look on the bright side. Happy holidays and a belated Merry Christmas.
2006-12-26 17:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad to say, this is how it is some time. It is "better to give than receive" as it is said. It is kind of like gambling. Don't gamble if you can't afford to lose.
All in all I am personally an "ungracious receiver". I have a hard time receiving and prefer giving.
Depending on your religious beliefs, the point is to give and not to worry about receiving.
Sure you are hurt and that is human nature. There are many people that did not even get a $5.00 gift for Christmas.
I am not trying to be holier than thou so please don't misunderstand. My wife and I spent about $1500.00 on three people this year and we got nothing in return. You know what? WE LOVE IT. We feel good all over.
2006-12-26 17:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Ed B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about the monetary value. If it is for you, you have no clue. A real gift isn't one you give to get one back, to gain approval, to encumber another with a favor or debt or that you get as a token because they gave or will give you one. That last is worse than no gift at all. A true gift is one that you know will make the other happy - it can be as much as a hug or the sound of your voice, a visit or just something you encountered that made you think of them and you got it because you knew later that year they're gonna love to get it. Those are the gifts that one gets that truly make one feel loved and thought about. They count.
2006-12-26 17:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by Skeff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My M-I-L just passed away, and I had people from work who were expecting gifts so I got them things from the Dollar store.
I got :
1 large bowl
1 box(3pack) of popcorn
1 large bottle of Hawaiian Punch
1 large bag of Candy
1 movie (on half price)
I spent a total of $4.50 plus tax on each person and they all loved it, a "movie night". They all work hard so I gave them all a bit of relaxation.
It is not the price but the thought.
P.S. I did not get anything from some of the people I gave gifts to, but I did get nice thank you notes and that is enough.
2006-12-26 17:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you be a little more shallow and greedy? I dont think you have offended enough people yet. Actually, you could be really uncouth and say something to the person who got you the "crappy" gifts. That way everyone really knows what an a hole you are.
2006-12-26 17:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It isn't the cost of the gift,but the thought and feelings behind it that matters. I would just say a polite thank you and accept it and maybe use it to help out someone who is less fortunate than I am
2006-12-26 18:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by grbarnaba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest next Christmas and all the ones after
Don't exchange gifts with any one
Being ungrateful is not nice and I am sure that
there are homeless people who would love your gift,
2006-12-26 17:57:26 · answer #8 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are missing the whole point of gift-giving. You don't give something with the expectation that you'll be given something back, period. In case you haven't realized it, this season is NOT about YOU!
2006-12-26 17:51:55 · answer #9 · answered by clarity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound ungrateful. You should be happy you GOT a present. The purpose a giving a present is not to get one of equal or greater value back, but just to give a present.
2006-12-26 17:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by Random G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get people things that mean something to me, regardless of the price. I expect nothing in return. I appreciate any gifts I do get.
2006-12-26 17:46:24 · answer #11 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋