How are you when it comes to receiving and accepting gifts?

@apples99 (6556)
United States
April 2, 2009 2:33pm CST
I dont receive gifts very often, but sometimes I do occasionally receive a gift from a friend or family member, and I always tend to feel a bit awkward and strange whenever someone gives me a gift, dont get me wrong I'm always very thankful when someone gives me one, and I know that the appropriate thing to say is thank you, but sometimes just saying thank-you somtimes dosent seem like enough I'm a little better at giving gifts then receiving them. Are you comfortable when someone gives you a gift receiving?
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aerisdark
@aerisdark (50)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I am TERRIBLE at receiving gifts. For the most part, I love what I've received, but I feel like I have to put on a show so THEY believe I like it. It's super stressful for me, and pretty relevant since my birthday is coming up soon. Yikes! I've always been a better gift giver. Because of my difficulty, I am able to gauge better how they like my present, and don't feel offended if they aren't jumping with joy. If they smile at all, I am satisfied. Even a "thank you" is fine. But I agree. It's very awkward exchanging gifts. (Especially when it's between you and a significant other and one person has spent significantly more on their gift than the other one. Awkward!)
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Margajoe
@Margajoe (4747)
• Germany
2 Apr 09
If it is my BF, I would really like that. But, I can forget that. When someone else gives me a gift, I get wondering. "What is it they want from me???" I have had things happen to me before, I get something and people expect to much back. I love giving presents, but not if it is a must. Take care.
apples99
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
4 Apr 09
I know what you mean, Iv had friends that gave me gifts and then later expected a favor back, thats just not right in my opinion, becuse when you give someone a gift you give it from your heart, and you dont want or expect anything in return. thanks for your responds.
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Margajoe
@Margajoe (4747)
• Germany
4 Apr 09
Your welcome. I agree with you. When you give something, it is suppose to be from the heart. Take care, have a nice weekend.
JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I'm better at giving gifts too. I'm not very used to getting them so I really don't know how to act sometimes when I do. Especially if it's not a holiday season. Just a gift out of nowhere actually makes me feel uncomfortable for some reason.
apples99
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
4 Apr 09
Yes I feel the same way when someone gives me a gift theres this awkward pause and then of course I say thank-you, and give the person or friend a big hug, but its just a weird feeling receiving gifts lol. thanks for responding.