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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 9:24:39 GMT -5
I don't like getting gifts. Does that make me weird?
ETA: It's not that I don't like it, it makes me uncomfortable. I appreciate the sentiment, but it kinda freaks me out.
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Post by resolution on Dec 21, 2012 9:31:56 GMT -5
I think it can get awkward when people are watching you to gauge your reaction to the present.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2012 9:39:04 GMT -5
I think it can get awkward when people are watching you to gauge your reaction to the present.  I remember a few years ago when my MIL and her sister were talking about scrapbooking to me. I told them that it really wasn't my thing. So of course they got me a HUGE scrapbooking kit for one of my birthdays. It was really hard to pretend to like it, especially since I already told them I wasn't interested. |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 21, 2012 9:44:27 GMT -5
I think it can get awkward when people are watching you to gauge your reaction to the present. Even when I get something I like or really wanted, I'm not the jumping up and down squealing type. You're not gonna get that and most people are disappointed when I don't do that. So, then I feel like I have to fake it to make them happy and I'm pretty sure I don't do that well either so I feel like they think I hate it anyway. I've given up the faking it for the most part, but any big reaction feels forced for me. |
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Post by midjd on Dec 21, 2012 9:47:35 GMT -5
MIL has a habit of wrapping gifts in other product's boxes - so I open them up and go, "Yeah, a Kitchenaid blender! Oh wait, pajamas."  |
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Post by Peace77 on Dec 21, 2012 9:48:39 GMT -5
I like the video that was on America"s Funniest Home Videos of the 2 girls getting bicycles. The older girl looks happy. But, the younger one is clearly disappointed. She wails: a bicycle! But, I wanted LIPSTICK!
LoL
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2012 9:49:45 GMT -5
 Mid, my DH does that all the time!!! He got me a silver necklace from Tiffany's so I can't wait til he reuses that box!  |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 21, 2012 9:49:47 GMT -5
I think it can get awkward when people are watching you to gauge your reaction to the present. I remember a few years ago when my MIL and her sister were talking about scrapbooking to me. I told them that it really wasn't my thing. So of course they got me a HUGE scrapbooking kit for one of my birthdays. It was really hard to pretend to like it, especially since I already told them I wasn't interested. I've been with DH for 10 years and he STILL buys me jewelry. I don't wear it and I don't want it and I can't tell you how many times I've told him. He says he gets it this year and isn't buying me any. We'll see. |
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Post by movingforward on Dec 21, 2012 9:57:42 GMT -5
Yeah, I am not much into receiving gifts either. I don't mind getting gifts from parents or people extremely close to me quite as much but gifts from co-workers, SIL, etc. make me uncomfortable.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2012 9:59:29 GMT -5
I got my first ever boss gift from Person Who Shant Be Named. Yes, he gave the other bosses gifts, too. And it was definitely a boss gift.  |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 21, 2012 10:07:26 GMT -5
Boss/co worker gifts are the worst, either direction. I usually like what I get but figuring out what to get them sucks. |
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 21, 2012 10:19:25 GMT -5
If it is a problem for you, I can take your gifts. Just send them along.
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 10:20:03 GMT -5
If it is a problem for you, I can take your gifts. Just send them along. i'm keeping the alcohol and chocolate. |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 21, 2012 10:20:57 GMT -5
<<steals Swamp's chocolate while she talks to Thyme>>
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Post by spartyparty on Dec 21, 2012 10:21:32 GMT -5
The best gift anyone could give -> alcohol and/or sex! |
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 10:22:29 GMT -5
The best gift anyone could give -> alcohol and/or sex! I'm not sharing my drunken monkey sex with Thyme, either. although my husband would probably think it's a fantastic idea. |
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 10:22:48 GMT -5
The best gift anyone could give -> alcohol and/or sex! So which are you giving me? |
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 21, 2012 10:23:14 GMT -5
Would this gift make you uncomfortable?  Too bad they are sold out - because I find mine quite handy. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2012 10:24:13 GMT -5
The best gift anyone could give -> alcohol and/or sex! <<note to self: be a better boss next year>> |
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 10:24:22 GMT -5
A pink ribbon would probably freak me out, like you're giving me breast cancer or something. ETA: NOw I see them. No, it wouldn't make uncomfortable. it would make me very happy! |
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 21, 2012 10:28:07 GMT -5
That's alright. I got a 12 pack of wine from Costco. Ill use it for our wine tastings. DF got a box of cookies. He's diabetic.  . |
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Post by spartyparty on Dec 21, 2012 10:40:20 GMT -5
The best gift anyone could give -> alcohol and/or sex! So which are you giving me? Both! <<reaching down>> Here's my Beam...er I mean your gift! |
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 10:42:09 GMT -5
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Post by Tired Tess on Dec 21, 2012 14:20:29 GMT -5
Thyme, what are they called and where did you get them? I'd love them  |
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 21, 2012 14:27:27 GMT -5
I think it can get awkward when people are watching you to gauge your reaction to the present. Even when I get something I like or really wanted, I'm not the jumping up and down squealing type. You're not gonna get that and most people are disappointed when I don't do that. So, then I feel like I have to fake it to make them happy and I'm pretty sure I don't do that well either so I feel like they think I hate it anyway. I've given up the faking it for the most part, but any big reaction feels forced for me. Yeah, I hear you. It is a bit awkward when someone gifts you something and you can tell they're looking for a big reaction, and then you feel obligated to give it to them even though (like you) I'm not the type of jump around laughing and giggling about how happy I am to receive whatever gift comes my way. A couple of years ago, my parents made a big deal about one gift they were going to give me. Set up the camera and zoomed in and everything to look at my reaction. What was the gift? A calendar they picked up in Tahiti with topless women in it. I really didn't care because I didn't really use calendars and had little interest in gawking at pictures of topless women. |
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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 21, 2012 14:29:28 GMT -5
"I've been with DH for 10 years and he STILL buys me jewelry. I don't wear it and I don't want it and I can't tell you how many times I've told him. He says he gets it this year and isn't buying me any. We'll see."
He probably thinks you're playing some strange female mind game with him. Like when a woman says she doesn't want something she really does.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 21, 2012 14:37:39 GMT -5
With all that build up on the gift, Phoenix, my reaction would've been priceless alright. More like, THIS is what you were all excited about?  Maybe, but after years of getting me something off and on and me never wearing it, you'd think he'd figure it out. I'm just not a jewelry girl. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this year. |
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Post by susanb on Dec 21, 2012 14:40:42 GMT -5
My mother is a compulsive shopper and hoarder. So, of course, I hate clutter and am a minimalist.
She is a wonderful woman, but has always bought me age inappropriate gifts that are not suitable to my personality.....Most recently, she gave me fish net stockings and hello kitty flannel pajama bottoms. We have agreed not to exchange Christmas gifts, but she can't help herself...I wonder what she will come up with?
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2012 14:43:14 GMT -5
Oh my...........
Are you supposed to wear them together?
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 21, 2012 14:43:49 GMT -5
Oh my........... Are you supposed to wear them together? Of course, with some Mary Jane shoes.  |
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