Gift Dilemma

I would probably stick with a card and maybe a flower or plant of some sort. I mean, how many things could she find wrong with those two things?:-) You'd probably have to have the plant in an expensive planter or something, so maybe just a single flower??? I hate trying to decide what to get someone like that. I just recently had to buy my boss something and that's how she was. I bought her a starbucks coffee cup. Everyone loves Starbucks, right? lol

She should appreciate whatever you can give her, but I know how some people can be. My advice if you want to give her a gift, then I would get a gift card for her in an amount I could afford and then she can put her own money with it to get that gift she is worthy of. Personally, if she is a friend then that is not much of a friend and she doesn't sound like she is worth your time, effort or money.

I stopped buying gifts for a friend who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Well, that is what she said anyway! My money is hard earned and I was disappointed when I bought her a gift and later found it in her tag sale. She said, well, we liked it but wanted one that was of better quality. She then received only a card.

The reason to give a gift is to express love and gratitude.This person sounds like she doesn't get it.It isn't the price of the gift, it is the love behind it.If you don't have alot of money , you should be able to give a friend a little something that isn't expensive but shows that you love them. And a good friend would love the thought behind it.And if a ggod friend can't understand that you are not rich and you can't afford a "pricey" gift this year, then she isn't a real friend.So if you can't afford her "pricey" girt, then leave her off the list.

It's hard to buy for those that like pricey items so if it was me, I would probably give her a gift card of a certain amount and have her spend it on whatever she wants. I wouldn't go beyond my budget though.

Honestly i would go ahead and give her the gift. And if she said anything rude/negative i would probably say something back to her. I would tell her she needs to learn to appreciate a gift when someone gives it to her. It shouldnt be about what kind of gift you receive. And its really sad that people act this way.

If this person knows you well and your financial situation, she should appreciate anything you give her as a gift. I find that anything handmade is appreciated moreso than an expensive gift from a top quality store. Good luck. Some people are just never happy are they?

Well, you could donate to a favorite charity in her name. Send her a nice card saying something to the effect that she loves priceless things and helping someone unfortunate is a gift that is priceless. If she bad mouths that, she just looks tacky herself.

For a person like that, I would give them something homemade. How about homemade shortbread or truffles? Both are pretty easy to make, and personal. I wouldn't go for anything store bought if she's so picky.

Maybe this is a good time to use the adage..."when in doubt,...don't" or, give chocolate. I'm spending Christmas day with family at my dad's and some of my nieces and nephews are coming with their boy/girl friends. I don't know anyone well enough to choose a gift for them and I didn't want to leave some out while gift giving to others so I have bought several of the smallest box of a really good quality chocolate. They were within my budget and will wrap up really nicely I think.

I would say the heck with it and not give anything at all.It's not the size or the value of a gift that matters.....but simply the thought that someone put in to it. A gift to me is a way for someone to let you know that they thought about you and even if it is something as simple as a handwritten note...it means a lot. It is easy to go out and spend lots of money(given you have the money) and buy something just because it's expensive and never even giving it a second thought weather the other person even likes what you got them....but hey....it set you back some bucks....so what's not to like!? So simply said......if your best is not good enough for her......than give it to someone who will appreciate it.

no then in German "gift" means poison so "don't look a horse in the mouth if it has a gift for you"

i would just get her a cash gift card then she can be able to get what she wants

I think give her the best gifts that you can think of. If she is your friend or not, I think giving her a gift even if it is not to her standard is still the best thing to do. You don't have to give her a pricey gift. You can look in the market for a gift that looks expensive. Or you can make your own gift. Design it that it will look pricey and give it to her. This much is cheaper. I hope I can help you.

If I were you, I wouldn't bother giving a gift. The only complaint she will have is that you didn't give her a gift. I feel that's better than hearing comments about a gift that you took time to choose and spent money on. Personally, I believe it is the thought that counts and not the amount spent on the gift. But since you know that your gift might not be appreciated, I see no point in spending time or money on it. Maybe a card would be a better option (if you feel guilty about not giving anything).

If she thinks this shallow I wouldn't bother. You deserve better then that. I have a friend that is this way myself and since she has gotten married she acts evern worser and why I am not sure. I mean she was raised in a poor family so why act like you are better then others because you have better.

at first i wouldn't call her a friend and second of all if she wants pricey gifts and top-shelf items she's not worth getting gifts.Because she doesn't know the value of a gift who's given by the heart. I would talk to that person and just tell her how i think about it and tell her that if i would give her something it wouldn't be expensive but also cheap things can be very nice.

I think I would send her a Christmas card, wish her happy holidays, and be done. I could careless about her bad-mouthing me, but someone that is that unappreciative, I'm not going to waste my time, money, or effort on. If she is that incosiderate of others, then I'm already above her 'standards'.

I THINK YOU can simply leave it until and unless that person really means something to you.but don't give something that that person does not like