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[mgabss]

I feel like an edible gift (like a cookie or even a cheap treat) is a 10000% better, even if you can't eat it for whatever reason at least someone else will

[BlackberryHoudini]

I will keep a running list all year of things people said they like, wished they had, or would like to upgrade. I got my sister an old game she loved playing and mentioned missing a few times. In the past, new pillows for my dad who complained his had gone flat, or new bath towels for my in-laws who had some that felt like sandpaper. It doesn’t take much and they feel like theyve been heard!

[bosshobo]

"I don't think guys get obligatory junk gifts" - Ma'am, I would like to introduce you to the coffee mug, father's day tie, and beard oil industries. We get ALL the junk gifts. No one knows what to gift grown men.

[frances]

I agree with her. I know it is an unpopular opinion but I'm with her 100%. I'd rather have no gift than something that just takes up space or is ugly or useless. In fact, I'd rather never get another gift than get one more gift that I don't want or need but can't get rid of because someone spent money on it. Gifts should be thoughtful and meaningful, not something you do out of obligation. I know that sounds mean and ungrateful, but consumerism will kill us all and I don't need more junk. If you buy something for me because you saw it and thought of me or you think I'll like it, great, if not, just leave it. There should be less pressure around gift giving and less pressure about getting it in time for the particular occasion (birthday, Christmas, etc) that's how you end up panic buying nonsense.

[vampyre.libidine]

I never had friends growing up and I love gifts. I think it’s so nice with a physical reminder someone thought of me.

[vongunnar]

My wifes uncle gave me a picture of him and his wife for christmas...

[shinigamileo]

The best gift anyone can give to me is "not having to thank them for an obligatory gift".
...that and a video game.

[carmenhoma]

Years ago I got sick of this same thing. 1 year I was completely broke & couldn’t afford a phone & could barely get groceries let alone give gifts, I made some Christmas ornaments, hand decorated small boxes & made thank you cards from $3 card stock. I have never got so much appreciation. I like doing it this way b/c they can store with other Christmas decorations & every year when they put it up they can be reminded of my appreciation & how much I value them.

[kioloup]

I realised this week that I don’t give great gifts. I get things that make me think of the person but that doesn’t mean that it’s something they wanted. I’ve never really liked the gifts that my mom gives me and that made me realise that we do the same thing! 😅

[alfredthecucumber]

I love candles and lotions. Can't relate.

[tingsG]

Agreed. I dont want you to go "oh, she will like this!" And buy me smth I wont use. It's not thr thought that counts. Because that "thought" is sitting in a storage box with other junk. It's a waste of your money. I always tell people to just ask me what I want, because then I will actually use it. I do tje same for others too, but some view it as bad because they want me to guess what they like, because it shows how well I know them etc. I absolutely hate it. What if i buy smth that you already have?? (This has happened before on a $75 gift. He didnt tell me he got it for himself, and it wasnt in his apt the last time i was there)

Lets all have a "less junk" mindset here. Ask what I would like/need, i will give you an honest answer. If there's no object I want, brunch/lunch/ dinner would be nice. The gift of hanging out together and catching up.

[nessquik]

she is 100% right. if someone likes lotions, perfumes, candles, that’s one thing. but everyone assumes all women use those things and that’s the go-to gift every, single, year. just don’t get me anything if you have no idea what i like

[mar-nyan]

She’s so right. If someone has no idea what I’d want, I’d rather just have them not gift me anything at all 😭

[drlnd]

Yas 🙌🏼 I've told my family this so many times (more politely). I'm so overwhelmed with stuff. I told them I prefer expendables. Something that can be consumed and doesn't require long term storage. Just got them to stop sending me so much sugar now.

[dylanlamarre]

Just go full Asian and give cash. Put it in a red envelope and call your friends "Niece" and "Nephew"

[bubblybee]

if "it's the thought that counts" really mattered, then a well written card would suffice. if you wanna buy stuff and feel good about giving it away, go on a shopping spree for donations.

[letsspelunk]

This is why I like being gifted experiences. Take me to dinner or a movie or give me a voucher to get my nails done.

[heroclixrz]

My rule is, the gift chooses the person. Don't go out of your way to find a piece of junk they don't want, but keep your loved ones in mind all the time, and if you see something that is exactly the right gift for someone, snap it up and give it to them. That's what gift giving *should* be.
The other thing I hate are "let's all exchange lists and get things off each other's list and pretend that counts".

[Tinyjaja]

I rhink money is a great gift. " Oh, i paid your electricity bill." Someone pay my bills- best gift.

[AshW-le]

My husband hasn’t gotten me a gift in 20 years because I told him this exact thing… I used to hate obligatory gifts and when my family does it or when they complained I was tough to shop for..he thought I was weird at first and being rude but I ask for specific gifts if I want something special and honestly he can’t say no because i rarely ask.. this thanksgiving we were in a store and I saw this great soft sweater jacket thingy and he was like get it you never get yourself anything .. that kinda gift while not a surprise but to me totally worth it’s weight in gold and I cherish it. It’s rare for me to spend money on myself and he even made me go into the shoes section and got me cute wedges I was trying not to oggle.. those kinds of gifts are priceless to me.