why do people feel bad about recieving a gift.?
116170
Because when they can "clean the slate" by returning a gift, they feel better again! And, they might not have time to do that immediately, or in a thoughtful way!
25999
Yes. I try to imagine the giver taking the time and energy to select a gift just for me. It takes a special amount of focus and care to select and gift and I feel very blessed that someone has given me the gift of their attention as well as whatever they have given me. For me to send a sincere thank you note is just a simple way that I can show them how much I appreciate what they have done.
11902
Your good friends will not be upset about getting a Christmas card instead of a gift.  Any friends you lose because they did not get a Christmas gift, are probably not worth trying to keep.
738631
Not yet. But I have a question for you...\n\nIt's my birthday on christmas, do I have to \nbuy gifts? Or is it the thought that counts?\nBecause people nowadays feel\nunappreciated when they recieve nothing \non holidays and I don't grow money trees.\n\nps.\nI'm only 14.
1029130
I disagree with one of your responders. I personally think you are writing this to vent...more or less. And I hate to bring reality into this light, but most people don't do things out of the 'goodness of their own hearts' most people do stuff for various reasons..self gratification, tax reasons, in order to receive scholarships......\n\nOkay, now that that's off my chest. I understand your frustration. And yes you have done quite a bit all you want is some gratitude. I expect the brother and wife are so used to handouts that they just assume everyone is willing. They look like the type everyone would feel empathy for so everyone breaks their back to help them. They are happy with scraping the bottle of the barrel you know.\n\nAnd I don't care what anyone says, when you buy a present for someone (I don't care what the occasion) you expect a bit of gratitude from the recipient. If that were not the case thank you cards wouldn't exist.
722032
Good for you.  The others are just jealous that they were so stupid and gave a precious gift away too soon.
385731
Returned a gift they didn't want/like.
53465
yea i think its a day to show someone u love them anyone a friend a boyfriend girlfriend.  and both should get gifts or think of something but it's not all about the guy giving gifts i think it should be both ways.  now if the guy doesn't want u to get him something still get something.  i say it's wrong when girls just expect gifts and don't wanna give..  thats just a real bitch.
46830
do NOT give gifts of thanks for your promotion. you EARNED what you got. i know you must feel thankful and all that but they do not expect a gift and its not even really appropriate .the best "gift" you can give them is to continue to do your best and show them you deserve it!
804679
Oh Honey I know what you mean. We had to cut down on gifts big time this year.The giveing of gifts is out of control,and the costs are outragius. You children I would say yes to getting for,but the rest you have to cut down on. I too know the true meaning of Christmas And do undrestand what you'r saying\nOh well we have both vented and I hope you feel a little better...I do (LOL) Happy Holidays to you and yours.
9351
Personally if you are on a budget and you rec'd a gift that you have never opened nor ever plan on opening because a.you allready have one.b. you don't like it,or c. you're broke but you really need to give a gift to someone then I feel it's appropiate.
1089229
It really depends on how you feel about using these things knowing that he bought them for you.  It sounds like he may have bought you the last gift in an effort to win you back.  If you don't feel right, you can box it up and leave a nice note saying that you don't feel right accepting this gift, and your love cannot be bought.
462434
awwww...this question makes me sad...I can't remember the last gift I have received
110207
sometimes its hard for a man to find out what she might like and not make a mistake, but they usualy come around, if you want you can buy him something give it to him these day, so he feels bad about not getting you something, try it, lets see what happens
961307
I think that is a really nice idea - besides, that way you know that the person/people receiving it are needy. And you can witness their joy from afar when you know who recieved the gift. What a thoughtful gift.
453070
Generally people can’t get satisfied with what they got...\nSo they feel what has gone was better than the present
620636
The negativity associated with the Craft is historical and passed down through generations like any other social conception.  I don't let it bother me because I will let my actions and kindness speak what words can't.  Not every religions holidays are 'recognized' and personally I'd rather not see ours that way.. they would end up becoming commercialized with Hallmark cards like the rest of them.\n\nI don't mind being told Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and the rest.  I will not think of people being cynical first and foremost...I think people are merely being pleasant and I will be pleasant back.\n\nI do not nor have I ever hid that I am a Wiccan and that I practice the Craft.  Some have harassed me because of it; but I have found a lot of acceptance not only in my own family but in the community at large.\n\nBlessed Be.