re: Anyone else feel awkward about receiving gifts??

Posted by notiger1997

Metairie

Member since May 2009

61810 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 8:34 pm to Tyga Woods

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I absolutely love to give gifts to other people...especially those that might be less fortunate.

Agree

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I do not like to receive gifts. It makes me feel awkward.

Nope

Posted by philly444

stuck in contraflow

Member since Nov 2008

12427 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 8:36 pm to StrangeBrew

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On the drive home from their house I threw it in a dumpster.

Wow. frick you dude

Posted by StrangeBrew

Salvation Army-Thanks Obama

Member since May 2009

18395 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 8:39 pm to lsunurse

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It was your first Christmas as their son in law. They likely just wanted to celebrate that or make you feel welcome. But you clearly are too much of an a-hole to see that. Can't believe your wife didn't give you grief for throwing away gifts that her parents gave you.

18 years later, they trust me more than their own 4 kids. they have asked me to be the executor of their estate, and want me to take control of their investments.

Posted by Mingo Was His NameO

Brooklyn

Member since Mar 2016

37575 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 8:45 pm to StrangeBrew

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18 years later, they trust me more than their own 4 kids. they have asked me to be the executor of their estate, and want me to take control of their investments.

I'm not sure what that has to do with being a complete dickhead. You probably enjoy killing domesticated animals and telling people how inferior they are to you.

Posted by cj35

Member since Jan 2014

6153 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:15 pm to StrangeBrew

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When I was newly married, I told my in laws no gifts for Christmas. I asked politely and the first Christmas they must have had 20 gifts for me. A bunch of Clutter with LSU all over it. On the drive home from their house I threw it in a dumpster. My wife asked where it was when she arrived later at the house. I told her.
My inlaws and I have gotten along swimmingly since then.

I rarely keep gifts I'm given. I take them to St. Vincent de Paul though. Somebody will surely use them even if they are crap.

Posted by StrangeBrew

Salvation Army-Thanks Obama

Member since May 2009

18395 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:34 pm to cj35

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I take them to St. Vincent de Paul though.

I give cash, not junk.

Posted by touchdownjeebus

Member since Sep 2010

26829 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:36 pm to Tyga Woods

I hate getting gifts unless they are from my 8yr old daughter. Ever since I was about 14 or so I’ve hated it.

Posted by TbirdSpur2010

ALAMO CITY

Member since Dec 2010

134318 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:37 pm to Tyga Woods

Yes. I hate it. Would rather give gifts.

Posted by bones71

Mamou

Member since Feb 2017

243 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:40 pm to Tyga Woods

I’d rather give as well, but I’ve had to learn that I have to humbly receive gifts so that I don’t cheat someone else out of the great feeling of gift giving as well.

Posted by tgrbaitn08

Member since Dec 2007

148031 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:42 pm to Tyga Woods

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Anyone else feel awkward about receiving gifts??

I hear what you’re saying. I don’t mind opening gifts from my wife or kids because they know what I would appreciate

Gifts from my in laws or family that doesn’t really know me can get uncomfortable

Posted by kilo

No block, no rock

Member since Oct 2011

30525 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:45 pm to Tyga Woods

I buy girls a drink. They give me a blowjob.

I always feel it's a little unbalanced bit I have learned to live with it

Posted by DWaginHTown

Houston, TX

Member since Jan 2006

10216 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 9:49 pm to Tyga Woods

Me. I don't like receiving gifts. I thought I was the only weirdo for feeling that way.

Posted by MottLaneKid

Gonzales

Member since Apr 2012

4543 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 10:07 pm to DWaginHTown

I don't mind giving gifts but I think too much is made of gift giving on that particular day. I would rather help someone during the other 364 days of the year. My 76 year old mother eats that up though. She is like a little kid opening presents and cheering.

I would rather my sister and I put in some cash and make a Christmas dinner that we all enjoy around the table. Have conversation and sharing memories. If I need underwear or socks, I go to Walmart and buy them. Same with the other family members. Why create a financial strain and stress on buying the perfect gift and wrapping them ?

Posted by dbuchanon

Member since Nov 2014

21044 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 10:13 pm to Tyga Woods

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Anyone else feel awkward about receiving gifts??

I never know what to ask for, my wife just tells ppl to buy me tshirts n shite because i dont like ppl spending money on me.
I dont spend on myself either, I can go to the store for something i need and ill end up putting it back and buying my boys a video game or something.

Posted by RogerTheShrubber

Juneau, AK

Member since Jan 2009

299716 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 10:15 pm to Tyga Woods

Yes.

Posted by southernelite

Houston, TX

Member since Sep 2009

53568 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 10:30 pm to RogerTheShrubber

I don’t necessarily like receiving gifts. I also don’t particularly line giving them, unless I have a really good gift in mind I know they’ll enjoy. The whole thing is too much work.

I used to really hate getting gifts from my grandmother because they were worst. Typically a cheap arse pair of pajamas from Stage or a knockoff brand cologne.

Posted by GreatLakesTiger24

Member since May 2012

61614 posts

Posted on 12/21/17 at 10:31 pm to Tyga Woods

i'm not big on gifts. people should buy their own things.