My brother weighs his gifts according to what you give him. For instance, if I gave him a $35.00 shirt he feels as though his gift to me should be of equal or lesser value. Is that really necessary? What do you think?
2007-11-20 03:26:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I agree with the fact that it is the thought that counts but he is not being thoughtful when choosing gifts. He strictly chooses gifts based the mount of money he thinks you are going to spend on him. I put thought into every gift I buy. If there is something I know the other person wants or needs and I can afford then I will buy it for them without hesitation. My brother just isn't like that and I just never thought that that was cool.
2007-11-20 04:07:06 · update #1
To be honest with you, if someone gifted me a T-shirt after I gave them, lets say, an xbox 360, yes i would be a little dissapointed,maybe because i was expecting something on the same wavelength. That being said, it's not how much someone has spend on your gift, its the emotion that goes into thinking of someone and picking up something for them. How old is your brother? That would def. shed some light on his thinking. I do not celebrate Christmas, but I know it's a lively affair. And for once, money should not matter.
Cheers and Merry Christmas
2007-11-20 03:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by b.arnav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you give a gift thought should be put into it. Even a gift card can be thoughtful as long as it is a favourite place that the person shops at. If you receive a gift you expect the same consideration. Cost only becomes a factor if you are always the one spending quite a bit of money on the gift and the person receiving (can afford) does not return in kind . Gifts come in many different packages including giving someone a helping had. Value is not based on financial.
2007-11-20 11:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by Collette C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go by trying to fulfill someones desire/wants at Christmas, and not place so much importance on what things cost.
For instance, if I wanted a new brush for Christmas, but my husband wanted a new lawnmower, I think as long as we each got what the other really wanted it wouldn't matter that there was a significant difference in the prices of the two things.
On the other hand, I always feel cheated if I put thought into someone else's gift and receive something so cheap and generic that it could have been given to anyone on the planet and not made a difference.
I think it is truly the thought that counts most.
2007-11-20 11:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
the point of gift giving is or at least has to come from the heart I don't care how much they spend on me but my gifts are always something I know they would like or wanted to have but never got. I'm not made out of money but I love to spend money for the holiday's (and birthday's) mostly on the kids.
I have a friend who's like that and it's annoying!!!!!
2007-11-20 17:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by Butter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- but I feel that people have to put some thought in the gift- so that I'll like it... some people just buy whatever comes to mind without thinking about the person...
2007-11-20 11:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by If the mask fits... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a gift is a gift and it shouldn't matter how much it cost, it's the thought that counts right?
2007-11-20 11:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if I have receipts I mark them down. I itemize each gift according to perceived value.
No, your brother is ridiculous and you should tell him so.
2007-11-20 11:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it really matters, but it's nice if you can give someone something of the same value. But as long as it's bought with good intention it doesn't matter.
2007-11-20 11:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Ellie. Love music, hate racism. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the thought that counts.
You spend whatever you can afford.
2007-11-20 11:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Candi Apples 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really care about that. Get me something cheap, as long as It's thoughtful.
2007-11-20 11:29:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs. Pickles the lunch lady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋