2007-05-16 03:56:27 · 9 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If someone is demanding something from you that is usually considered a robbery. A gift can only be given from someone by their own free will. Demanding something negates the idea that its a gift.
2007-05-16 04:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by soulsearcherofthetruth 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference between a demand and a request. As long as the request is made generally and not to a specific person, it is alright. You can offer a suggestion to anyone who is contemplating giving you a gift, but you cannot demand it of them. Any gift should be accepted graciously and in the spirit in which it is offered.
2007-05-16 11:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also add, can a gift be given forcefully. I'm not sure gift it my mind is such a positive word, but I guess it can be negative. And even if its given and taken normally if its a negative gift is it truly a gift.
I would assume that gift comes from givith or some such nonsense. I wonder if the word present changes the whole meaning of all this.
-I'm such a sucker for this stuff
2007-05-16 11:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by Olly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift is something undeserved, unmerited, and without obligation of reciprocity. One can demand that one receive a gift, but it then ceases to be an act altruism.
2007-05-16 13:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I don't like it but if a close friend asks for a gift I would like it .
2007-05-16 11:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by uncoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if is demand then it will not be a gift
2007-05-16 11:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by RED ROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A gift is something someone gives to another because they WANT that person to have it. They may give it because they like them, want them to feel better, birthday, anniversary, cheer them, etc. The point is, it's a gift they are giving of their "free will" not under duress. (Though wedding anniversaries may fall under the duress category :)!
2007-05-16 11:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by taz53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Demanding something does not mean it will be recieved, regardless of what it is. Anything can be "demanded". No guarantees.
2007-05-16 11:04:46 · answer #8 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only between a father and his daughter ;)
2007-05-16 11:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by aunt_webby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋