Sometimes it feels about as personal as flowers ordered by your husbands secretary...lol.
2007-09-25 09:10:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I guess giftcards are what people buy when they can't find candles and picture frames...lol.
2007-09-25 09:15:33 · update #1
Yes, gift cards require no thought process. I would rather someone buy me something and hate it, at least they tried to give me something from the heart, not their pocket.
2007-09-25 09:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by Tonya R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see both sides of it. First, a lot of people aren't happy with gifts, no matter what you give them. You spend all day trying to find the right something only to have them return it the minute your back's turned. Gift cards are an easy way out, but I think still thoughtful; the alternative would be not giving anything at all and that would create the real problem! People should just learn to be grateful for what they get...
2007-09-30 09:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Miss Keir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. It's a heck of a lot better than standing in line to exchange something. With a gift card you can get what you want or need instead of the giver taking a chance on you not liking, wanting, or needing their gift. I prefer gift cards (or cash). I don't feel they're impersonal, but practical. The giver is guarenteed that you'll be happy.
2007-09-25 16:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by jat_terbox1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer gift cards. Especially when it comes to the baby. People by her some stuff to open, but when it comes to the cards I can get stuff that I know fits. Then I always take a picture of her with what I bought with the card. That way the person who sent/gave the card knows what I bought.
2007-09-25 16:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by winterpixie_13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mind receiving gift cards. That way I can get what I want. I would rather get a gift card than have someone take time out to pick out something that I don't want or like.
2007-09-25 16:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jaye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I much prefer gift cards rather that useless things I don't want or need and clothes that don't fit.
Not all people want or need the things you think they want or need. I would rather not get a gift because it is a holiday. I like gifts when someones sees something and they think of me so they buy it and give it to me.
2007-09-25 16:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jessie H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I admit it's the easy way out,but,if your not sure what the recipient would like,then it's of benefit to both parties.
Has to be better than buying someone a useless or unwanted gift
2007-09-25 16:14:40 · answer #7 · answered by keeprockin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know, I almost knew when I clicked on this question it was asked by a woman/girl. The details proved! Too funny.
I am a guy, but no, I don't think its the easy way out. I prefer it actually.
but then again, most guys dont really care about the thought behind gifts....we're obtuse in that sense.
2007-09-25 16:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by Phil M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never! Love 'em, love 'em, love 'em. They're the perfect size, color and style every time. No more pretending to like something just because someone spent 3 months trying to figure out the perfect gift.
The fact that they give a gift is awesome in itself, but knowing that I'll get something I LIKE with it...priceless.
:) JMHO
2007-09-25 16:16:05 · answer #9 · answered by Me Thatshu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not really because the way i see it is...they are hard to buy for, but love to pick out things on their own. a giftcard gives them the wonderful opportunity to buy something they want, or even use it to buy a gift for someone else. i prefer giftcards myself!
2007-09-25 16:12:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋