God I can't stand Christmas gift giving

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by sheeprooter, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. sheeprooter

    sheeprooter Member

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    I have a lot of close friends and family, and I never get them anything during the holidays. It's just too stressful. You have to know what someone wants, you have to know what's a reasonable amount to spend on them. You need to be able to decide who to get gifts for, and who not. You need to know if they're getting a gift for you...so I usually just bite the bullet and get nothing for anything, and prey to the heavens they don't get anything for me. And if they do get something for me, I lessen the awkwardness by promising them a few drinks or a meal in the future.

    I'm generous all friggin year, I buy people drinks and give them rides because no one here has a damn car. I help where I can. Do I really need to ride this nerve-wracking mandated item-giving BS? When I have a family some day, the kids will get gifts. I don't expect or want them to get anything for me. Am I evil? I don't think so, but I'll probably get the wrath of those friends who get me some meaningless BS they found at the department store, who I got nothing for.

    Now Near Years, that's a good holiday. I'll be hiding til then.
     
  2. Heat

    Heat Smile, it's contagious! :) Lifetime Supporter

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    Next year inform your friends/family that you would rather not exchange gifts ahead of time.

    Most people will respect that wish.

    If you wish to do something instead of exchanging, then all donate to a charity instead.
     
  3. Kinky Ramona

    Kinky Ramona Back by popular demand!

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    I spend about $5 a person on Christmas. If they don't understand that, they're greedy and don't deserve presents anyway.
     
  4. FreshDacre

    FreshDacre Senior Member

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    Thats the spirit of christmas you grinch!
     
  5. I'minmyunderwear

    I'minmyunderwear Newbie

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    buy them a 12 pack. everyone appreciates that.
     
  6. Cherea

    Cherea Senior Member

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    Just had some fucking bitch tell me she bought me a Christmas gift and what was I going to buy her :rolleyes:

    Fuckin' ho! :mad: I'll return her gift and give her a diamond dildo. Unless, I choose to keep the dildo for myself. :love:
     
  7. daisymae

    daisymae Senior Member

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    Yes, sheeprooter, talk to people and tell them you would rather not exchange gifts. It's not as big of a deal as you think it is, and then you don't have to worry about the awkwardness of them getting you something.

    I don't exchange with friends and only exchange with immediate family, no siblings.

    Getting together for a big dinner and a few drinks is much less stressful. :)
     

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