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The older I get, the more I turn into my father, who despises wishlists and won't tell people what gifts he'd like. Only receiving gifts that were on a list rem
by cfinke 14y ago
The older I get, the more I turn into my father, who despises wishlists and won't tell people what gifts he'd like. Only receiving gifts that were on a list removes the mystery and wonder from the process.
I've begun telling people who ask that a good gift is anything interesting that I wouldn't buy for myself, and I've been pleased with the results.
(This isn't a commentary on GiftSocial as a product, but on wishlists as a social construct.)
- w0utert 14y agoI tell people not to buy me any gifts at all, frankly I always feel a little embarrassed when someone went out of his/her way to try to find something to buy me, especially if it's something I don't have a wish or need for. Maybe it's just me who's a little weird, but I don't actually like getting gifts. I'd much rather go somewhere and have a good time instead of some stupid item I could have bought myself. The GiftSocial site looks very well done, and it's a cool and probably useful idea for many people. But still something stings me about the idea of making wishlists of gifts you'd like to receive, just like you are saying. Something with gifted horses and their mouths ;-)
- ktsmith 14y agoYou are not alone, I also ask people to not get me gifts. I appreciate the thought but I almost always end up with duplicates, things that don't fit, things I don't need or want, and more clutter. I'd rather they just spend some time with me instead.
- trusko 14y agoI agree, it removes surprise element as well as - people that know you would know what to buy you, people that don't know you shouldn't be buying you gift anyway.