Depends on the person, as mentioned. I'd probably get something small, even if its just like a favorite chocolate or gift card to a restuarant or something, for unwrapping purposes only. My family usually gets eachother items we can use and its ahead of chrstmastime ('this counts as your present!') but we still usually have baby gifts. A card is always nice, too, especially if it has a special message. Those are better than things that could be bought, anyway.
Someone Says "Don't Buy Me A Gift This Year"...
12/09/2011
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If someone says that, they don't want the stress of having to feel like they then owe YOU a gift. Best to honor a request like that. Maybe send them a card or invite them to have lunch with you sometime instead, if you feel compelled to "do something" for them, for whatever reason.
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Kaltir
When someone tells you not to buy them a gift this year, do you still get them one? We usually do, since we usually hear that when someone is strapped for cash and feels bad that they can't get anyone else anything. We like to get them something
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When someone tells you not to buy them a gift this year, do you still get them one? We usually do, since we usually hear that when someone is strapped for cash and feels bad that they can't get anyone else anything. We like to get them something and let them know they're loved and thought of regardless of whether or not they are having a tough time. We would never want them to think that just because they can't get us something we won't get them anything. We never expect anything either. We just enjoy giving and seeing the smiles
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12/10/2011
i still get em something cause im mean like that
12/10/2011
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For me it depends on how well I know the person. If I know them and love them I might still buy them whatever I wanted to and then scold them that giving is for the giver not the receiver! If I don't know them well but still want to get something I might get something inexpensive but meaningful or give them something homemade to spare any guilt over not having enough money. Been there done that it sux!
Originally posted by
Kaltir
When someone tells you not to buy them a gift this year, do you still get them one? We usually do, since we usually hear that when someone is strapped for cash and feels bad that they can't get anyone else anything. We like to get them something
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When someone tells you not to buy them a gift this year, do you still get them one? We usually do, since we usually hear that when someone is strapped for cash and feels bad that they can't get anyone else anything. We like to get them something and let them know they're loved and thought of regardless of whether or not they are having a tough time. We would never want them to think that just because they can't get us something we won't get them anything. We never expect anything either. We just enjoy giving and seeing the smiles
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12/10/2011
My in-laws do not want gifts, so we respect that.
12/10/2011
My family always tells me not to get them anything, we aren't doing a big Christmas, etc. etc. But, lo and behold, not only do I have gifts for them they have gifts for me and it's a pretty big Christmas. Again.
12/10/2011
It really depends on who it is. If it's a lover, I will not accept their wishes. However, buying someone something can be exchanged for making someone something or doing something for that special person. There are plenty of alternatives to purchasing, all of which are wonderful gifts.
I'm one of the people who constantly tells others to not buy me things, which I do not say to be modest. I truly dislike when other spend money on me, other than rarely. The best gifts for me are when I receive extra. While I expect to be served unconditionally regardless of the time of year, if the person I'm with goes out of their way to please me, it is the best gift of all.
I'm one of the people who constantly tells others to not buy me things, which I do not say to be modest. I truly dislike when other spend money on me, other than rarely. The best gifts for me are when I receive extra. While I expect to be served unconditionally regardless of the time of year, if the person I'm with goes out of their way to please me, it is the best gift of all.
12/10/2011
I would not get them anything, but perhaps try to take them out as a holiday get-together.
12/10/2011
I would not get them anything. I am in that situation this year, I'm a saving for grad school and don't feel like I should be buying/recieving gifts.
12/10/2011
still get them something
12/10/2011
I almost always do, because I love getting gifts for people.
12/10/2011
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