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I think the gift whatever it might be should come from what you can afford to give and should come from the heart,it should not have to match what you give or what you recieve..i always give something in the price range that i feel that i can afford.I don't like to go in debt to buy gifts..If i were a wealthy person , i might give more expensive gifts since i could afford too,but thats only because i could do it without a problem..I give with as much as i can and i always buy something that i feel they will use or like,i also give things that i really like too..If i had lots of money and i gave you say a set of stainless steel cookware, and you really needed them, and you gave me a $20.00 wallet within your price range, i would be fine with your gift, because you did what you could and you thought enough of me to give me a gift, i would treasure it..My brother is on SSI, and i always buy him a gift, and he does not buy gifts because he cannot afford to,so he always says well i could not buy gifts.I always tell him ,that i did not buy this for you to buy me one, i bought this because i wanted you to have it, because i love you and i can.I do hope this answers your questions...Merry Christmas!

The only thing that a gift needs to reflect is that persons love for the other. It is the thought that counts. No matter how much money either person has. It is about being grateful. A gift is some thing that you give because you want to, not because you owe someone something. That is called a debt. If I give someone something worth $150.00 and they gave me something worth $5.00 and they are a millionaire, it will not matter to me. I gave them the gift because I wanted them to have it. It doesn't matter if they don't give me anything at all.

It goes wit h my income and how many I have to buy for some of our family are born on the same day .

For me it is with the heart that one can give for christmas. Well, money matters could also be one factor in buying gufts coz if you have a good budget then you will be able to give good and expensive gifts. But for me it doesnt matter so much, I go for more of the thought of giving. This year I am very tight on my budget and made it a point to make my own crafts to be given to people I care about. I made crochet things and they loved it for they know that I ahve made it and have spent time making them. Its different when you share something that you have worked hard for coz its like sharing also your life.

I don't think it should matter one bit how much a gift cost. I think what matters is the thought that was put into the gift and the reason for it being given. Someone could buy me a gift costing $5, if it is something that they put their heart into picking out for me and something that I really love then cost doesn't really mean anything. So what if I spend $100 on a gift for them.. I wasn't getting it because of how much it cost, I was getting it because I felt it was something they would love. This is why people shouldn't know how much was spent on gifts in the first place.. if you're that greedy that it matters to you how much your gift cost.. I'd never get you anything, you aren't worth it.

For years, I had the most money in the family, so I gave the most. This year, I can not give like I have been giving. One time, I got a very expensive gift and was surprised because I thought we were only giving 10 dollar gifts. The person who gave me the 40 dollars worth of books was upset. I told him that since I'm an in-law, sister in law, why would he spend so much? I hope this year he knows enough to keep it less. Some people think it should be the same amount. The people should set a dollar limit. If not, then anything goes. TC

This is not too similiar from my best friend and his lack of care and thought in his presents as well as his mean gift, however this year I have got NOTHING from him! Anyhow I think the present should reflect the income. In past years I have given my friend as much as I can afford I am currently NOT working. He however is on a good wage and gives me cr*p! Still least I've saved myself some money by not sending him anything this year, he's made his loyalty clear and is sticking with my ex it seems! His loss.

To me the thing about gifts is this. The amount of money that is spent should not be apart of any equation. All that should matter is that the person that is giving the gift has given me something that they think that I will enjoy. The fact that they took the time to think about me and find something that I will like is the only gift that I need. It seems as if people today put too much importance on how much something cost because they have the thought that the more they spend the better the gift is, which is totally not true. Some of the best gifts in the world can cost nothing at all if they come from the heart.

I agree with you. If I want to give someone a gift it should not make any difference what it cost. I once gave a friend an Ice Cream Scoop as a gift because she kept bending her spoons trying to dip out the Ice Cream. I also gave her an Ice Cream maker to go with the scoop but not at the same time.The Ice Cream scoop was given to her at our office party. It was a fun gift that we still laugh about today. I have given some expensive gifts but did not expect anything in return.They were given anonymously. Like paying someones rent or utility bill for 3 months or more just so they could catch up on their other bills. I don't like the idea of setting a price limit for gifts. I once got a $1 scratch off ticket for a gift from a friend who was having a hard time. It meant more to me than another gift that cost much more. Have a safe and Happy Holiday

I don't think gifts are - or should be - about money or a comparison between what one gives and receives. Gifts are gifts. They only mean that someone remembered us. Some people can afford some kind of presents, some can't. Most people enjoy giving though and as they say, it's the thought that counts :):) SO yeah, I agree with you :)

I don't think it's what it should or shouldn't be. If you don't have a lot of money then you can't buy $200 gifts for anyone. You're whole Christmas budget might be only $200. Giving gifts should never be about the money no matter what the occasion is, they should always come from the heart.

If there is a limit that was set I normally go to the highest point when buying the gift. Lets face it honestly if you bought an expensive gift for someone I think you may be looking back for an equally expensive gift. I bought my pixie a slow cooker costing me J@2500 and my pixie bought me a gift that cost about $700. I should have felt hurt but guess what- it was something I needed so to me it did not really matter the cost - its the thought behind it.

To say that you should give a gift of the same value as what you received allows the first person to set the standard. If that person has more money than I do, it would be very difficult for me. I think it should reflect income to an extent, although a person who has more money should not be 'expected' to give a more expensive gift. Among my family-there are a lot of us- we set a limit. Some of us can afford a little more, but this way no one is put in that position of having to feel awkward or try to spend beyond our means. Ouside of family, it's not always easy. I prefer to give, and receive, gifts that are thoughtful and meaningful rather than expensive, so that is what I give.

I believe the most important aspect of a gift is the thought behind it, not the cost. When I pick out a gift for a person I think about that particular person, their likes, dislikes, special times that we've shared together, etc. I try to choose gifts that the receipient will like and that may have special meaning of significance for the one receiving it as well, whenever possible. The cost of the gift is the last thing I consider and is only considered as in respects to what my budget is and what I can afford at the time. I also do not reveal the price of the gift to the receipient as I was always taught that doing so was bad manners.

I think the gift should reflect the income and the thought of the giver. I wouldn't focus on the amount of the gift. I'd rather get something that is cheap and something I really wanted than something expensive which I didn't need at all (though I would accept it gracefully). I try to think about what the person would like to get before I go out and get something within my budget.

My daughter says that what she likes best about gift giving holidays in our family is that it is not about the money.Guess that says it all. I try really hard to find a gift for each person that they will like, and of course it needs to be what I can afford. That is how my kids were raised, and I hope my grandkids will grow up in that spirit as well. Merry Christmas to you, and may you have life's richest blessings.

Hey s, IMO the gift should reflect how you care about the person your giving it too-I'll go into debt for someone I care about everyone gets a gift from the dollar store LOL +'s |:)

well i think its both the income and generosity of the giver..but for me i dont care what the cost or the price of the gift what i consider most is the thought that counts i guess..

I try not to relate money to gifts. A gift means someone is thinking of you, and that's what is important. There are many factors that govern how much a person is able to spend, but to me it doesn't matter. I enjoy gifts hand made by the giver. This means they have put some of their precious time into making something just for you.

I think that the cost of a gift isn't the important thing. There have been times that I've received a gift that was clearly worth a lot of money, and gave the other person something that might have cost $10. I didn't feel bad, because their appreciation for the gift was apparent and great. It's not about the price tag or how generous you are. It's about the thought behind the gift. I love to cook, so someone buying me a good spatula or some wisks or something is much more appreciated than say a piece of jewelry or something terribly expensive. Heck, someone once gave me a jar of a spice blend that I'd never tried before -- it was great, I loved it, and it only cost like $5. Ultimately it's the thought. I'm not impressed by a huge price tag if the gift is something I'll never use, because the person was more intent on spending money than finding something that I would enjoy.