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POLL: Wife asks me tonight, "What if Christmas 'thank you' cards really said what we thought?"
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 66520471:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk5MTYzX0I4QUVGQUZE] [quote:Anonymous Coward 56009434:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk4NzM1XzkwOEJCMDVB] I have simple rules for gifts I receive that I don't like that show a tremendous amount of thoughtlessness: First, from people I [i]do[/i] care about, I give a very convincing "Thank you so much". (My mother always gives me an expensive home decor item from a designer I don't like even though I am in my 60's and have my home well established. I figure that she just thinks that since [i]she [/i]likes that designer, I must, also.) Second, from people I [i]don't[/i] care about, I don't acknowledge the gift at all, unless prodded; and I return the [i]equivalent[/i] to their gift to them the next year. (I hope that maybe if they think I am ungrateful, which I am, or hate the gifts I give them, also, then they will stop their gifting to me.) Third, I either re-gift the ones I don't like to either someone I think will honestly like them, or give them to someone I don't like (see above), or save them for a garage sale. However, all that being said, one of the nicest experiences I had with re-gifting was when a young friend of ours brought an often homeless friend of hers with her to our Christmax dinner, after checking to be sure it was all right with us. After dinner, when I presented the gift-wrapped sports tote bag to him (something I had received but could not use), his eyes absolutely lit up, and he exclaimed, "This is the best thing I could ever get! Thank you so much!" He was absolutely [i]delighted[/i], so . . . you never know. [/quote] It's good to see someone recognizes the thoughtlessness aspect. On your second item, I'd watch your karma, if you end up returning "commensurate" gifts. Good for bad is always better for YOU. Regifting is wonderful! I can't help but think that homeless person may have just have been a super-gracious receiver, but you never know. He may have been just as delighted as he seemed! [/quote]
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And we came up with this letter that we will never ever send...
Dear Dad, Thank you for the fluffy blankets and pillows you gave to our daughters. If it's the thought that counts, in the Spirit of the Season our kids were very generous and regifted them to their teenaged friends who haven't stopped living in lilac and pink "little girl" rooms.
We also appreciated the workbench from Harbor Freight and gave it to our eldest's boyfriend. He will love it until a potmetal carriage bolt shears off from day to day usage and he has to throw it away. The 2XL neon glow hoodies from your brother would have been nice if my children were boys. These also were appreciated by the boyfriend.
My mother-in-law on my wife's side is now enjoying the faux Adirondack rocker chair from Harbor Freight. It's wide enough to fit her butt, and heavy enough it stays on the ground when she stands up. I'm not sure where she'll find replacement screws though once it begins to fall apart. She doesn't have a Harbor Freight in her town.
Though I don't put out Christmas lights, thank you for the waterproof extension cord connector covers. I'll most likely just throw those away, unless someone takes them at the New Years Eve party.
All in all, we appreciate your gifts this year. It kept us from having to think too much about what we were going to give to those on our B List. I'm already looking forward to the Faded Glory longsleeve shirt and Rustler jeans I'll be receiving for my birthday in July. I hear they're on sale now at WalMart. Flannel is my absolute favorite for Independence Day.
Best regards,
Your Son.
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