Reaction after receiving gifts from your loved ones.
By raj_ka
@raj_ka (431)
India
November 9, 2009 4:00am CST
I never felt anything whenever i receive a gift which may be anything clothes,bags or something which is unimportant to you. To be frank i never got gifts which are useful for me in my life. I saw some people who after receiving any gift see the cost of the gift. What do they judge by this i dont understand? Do you face any such situations?What is your reaction if someone gives you a gift?I know that you will generally feel happy but do you have any special thoughts to share. Please be open and share your thoughts
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@StarBright (2798)
• United States
10 Nov 09
The gifts I cherish the most are ones that the giver:
1. put a lot of thought into selecting because they knew it would have special meaning to me.
2. took time to get in my favorite color, size and particular tastes.
3. got because they listened and knew I specifically expressed a desire for.
4. bought because they thought of me or they saw that particular gift and thought of me.
5. cherished themselves, but wanted me to have as a gesture of love and friendship.
6. invested their personal time by making it, or shopping for a long time because it is unique and hard to find.
The gifts I am not too particular about are ones that are given without any thought and are presented to fulfill a perceived obligation.
My husband and I made a pact years ago, that we do not exchange presents on gift-giving holidays because we no longer want to be caught up in a buying frenzy. We reserve those for our children. We do, however, surprise each other with gifts all year long. When I hear him admire something that he may not buy for himself I love to surprise him. He does the same thing for me. It is much more romantic that way. What better way to say "I love you" than to say "Here's something I got for you because I was thinking of you." On the other hand, what better way to say "I love you and I know you love me" than to say "Let's avoid the haslle of being forced to shop when neither one of us needs it."
@raj_ka (431)
• India
10 Nov 09
hi,
Its wonderful moment to receive such a gift which you specified but dear most of the people(not your family) do not take time to select a gift. I know that special people in life like father,moher,brother,sister,husband etc always think while selecting for you but what about others?
@StarBright (2798)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I guess I am fortunate. I am no longer surrounded by people who give thoughtless gifts - be they family or just friends. I stand by my answer. The same rules apply to friends, acquaintances, co-workers, whoever. Especially in these economic times, people are not so quick to buy junk. Even if they get something that is questionable, they include a gift receipt so you can return or exchange the item for something more to your liking. And it is perfectly acceptable to return or exchange that item. I don't know about anyone else, but that is how it is in my circle of friends.
@xannebull (1793)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
it will make me happy when someone gives me a gift, whether it's too cheap or not as long as it is given heartily. It means that someone still cares and think of you.
