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Re: No but Vivien Send a noteboard - 27/12/2011 07:19:51 PM


Okay, I'm only playing devil's advocate here. I think it's a personal choice. I'd rather somebody put some thought into a present for me and get me something they think I'd like, instead of just giving me the ability to buy something for myself (like with a gift card) or buying me something I specifically asked for. And yeah, sometimes that means they get it wrong ;) but I'm okay with that. There are other people who'd rather be able to be more prescriptive/selective, and that's fine too if that's their preference. I think the key is like you said, you base this on your knowledge of the other person and not what you'd prefer. This is actually something I had to work to overcome. I kind of hate getting gift cards (from family/close friends) and so I used to not give them either, but there are people who love getting them so I should care more about that than my own feelings on the matter.


I see where you're coming from but the way I'm looking at it it's not necessarily *asking* for a gift but not hiding your desires. Avendesora's husband knew that she would love getting an ipad, so that counts. (and I don't think you can ask for an ipad because of the extreme price)

It started out with my parents flat out asking me what I would like for my birthday this year and then I would think about it and come back with a suggestion. It didn't actually ask for an electric shaver. I just started talking to my dad about what's a good shaver in his experience and mentioned that it seems like products for men are of a higher quality than products for women, etc. My dad: panasonic's the best, I'll pick something up at J&R. I definitely believe in outsourcing gifts to subject matter experts :D. If it's electronics, it's my dad and if it's something like a bag it's my mom.

That's really good that you're aware that just because you wouldn't like something as a gift the other person may not share that viewpoint and I agree that gift cards are especially tricky and you have to know the person's view on the subject. My sister for example hates them.
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Presents! Vivien - 27/12/2011 04:16:42 PM 1555 Views
I received a GPS unit for my car. Nate - 27/12/2011 04:33:40 PM 1153 Views
Did you get your egg separator? Sareitha Sedai - 27/12/2011 04:38:04 PM 1016 Views
I did! Nate - 27/12/2011 05:08:36 PM 1093 Views
Oh. Well it's probably for the best then. Sareitha Sedai - 27/12/2011 05:17:44 PM 907 Views
Ha! Just make sure you wash your eggs before cracking them. Vivien - 27/12/2011 05:33:52 PM 968 Views
Use caution when washing eggs... Avendesora - 27/12/2011 08:50:37 PM 1061 Views
What? Why would you wash an egg? I've never heard of this. *NM* Tim - 27/12/2011 11:33:57 PM 614 Views
This is news to me too. Nate - 28/12/2011 12:30:00 AM 1038 Views
Ha, don't listen to me, I know nothing about this. Vivien - 28/12/2011 01:36:34 AM 971 Views
Aha. That makes sense. Nate - 28/12/2011 05:26:47 AM 1055 Views
That's a relief. You can't eat raw egg in this country anyway, so I don't need to change any habits. Tim - 28/12/2011 10:37:47 AM 899 Views
Is there a law? Nate - 28/12/2011 03:29:39 PM 970 Views
What I mean is that everybody considers it unsafe to eat raw eggs. Tim - 28/12/2011 06:37:17 PM 942 Views
I didn't know that. Nate - 28/12/2011 07:54:37 PM 1006 Views
It is suggested in the US that you cook the yolk to solid too. Avendesora - 30/12/2011 11:58:10 AM 868 Views
That sounds ridiculously over-cautious to me. Tim - 30/12/2011 05:48:56 PM 937 Views
I love a runny yolk myself. Vivien - 30/12/2011 06:28:49 PM 763 Views
Re: I love a runny yolk myself. Tim - 31/12/2011 11:30:07 AM 1110 Views
I love technology. Gadgets! Vivien - 27/12/2011 05:27:19 PM 941 Views
Me! Vivien - 27/12/2011 05:08:51 PM 980 Views
Oui! Kel - 28/12/2011 02:09:06 AM 913 Views
Re: Oui! Vivien - 28/12/2011 07:26:01 PM 895 Views
I'm scared of those. rebelaessedai - 28/12/2011 07:14:55 AM 1007 Views
That logic is interesting Vivien - 28/12/2011 06:06:48 PM 1575 Views
Why am I embarrassed? No reason. Vivien - 28/12/2011 07:14:07 PM 942 Views
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Re: Re: Vivien - 28/12/2011 09:08:55 PM 847 Views
Fascinating: Vaniqa and hair in general Vivien - 30/12/2011 06:04:58 PM 1080 Views
Oh, you can have it. Aeryn - 28/12/2011 04:37:59 PM 952 Views
I knew you'd feel like that. Vivien - 28/12/2011 07:18:50 PM 1119 Views
It's often the best plan. I've got a nice list I let Tim pass out to people. Rebekah - 27/12/2011 05:23:08 PM 958 Views
Boiled egg and toast soldier set??? Vivien - 27/12/2011 05:32:15 PM 878 Views
I kid you not. Rebekah - 27/12/2011 05:37:49 PM 1461 Views
Ok then. Carry on. *NM* Vivien - 27/12/2011 05:49:34 PM 545 Views
That is hilarious. Avendesora - 27/12/2011 09:18:42 PM 1205 Views
You don't have to live like that anymore. *NM* Vivien - 27/12/2011 09:20:40 PM 969 Views
XD *NM* Avendesora - 27/12/2011 09:21:44 PM 567 Views
*NM* Rebekah - 27/12/2011 10:59:54 PM 578 Views
I got an ipad. Avendesora - 27/12/2011 05:51:39 PM 1045 Views
Awww awesome. Vivien - 27/12/2011 05:57:53 PM 1016 Views
No but Sareitha Sedai - 27/12/2011 06:56:50 PM 1047 Views
I didn't ask for it. Aeryn - 27/12/2011 07:06:47 PM 974 Views
I know, I was talking about Avendesora Sareitha Sedai - 27/12/2011 07:25:20 PM 1020 Views
. Use it to video yourself fondling the melons. Avendesora - 27/12/2011 08:56:25 PM 918 Views
It's more like you agreed Vivien - 27/12/2011 07:27:17 PM 964 Views
Re: No but Vivien - 27/12/2011 07:19:51 PM 955 Views
Well that makes sense. Sareitha Sedai - 27/12/2011 07:51:41 PM 920 Views
What if it's a roomba? Vivien - 27/12/2011 09:19:54 PM 893 Views
Nope. Sareitha Sedai - 28/12/2011 02:13:55 PM 850 Views
You must share ways to make it more useful. Aeryn - 27/12/2011 07:09:18 PM 967 Views
Use Calibre (or other, similar, software) to convert PDF to MOBI. Nebhead - 27/12/2011 08:08:26 PM 938 Views
but, why? Aeryn - 27/12/2011 10:27:25 PM 913 Views
Hm. Avendesora - 27/12/2011 09:07:48 PM 1036 Views
Font size for PDFs? I don't think that option exists. Aeryn - 27/12/2011 10:29:08 PM 1065 Views
No... Just the kindle app with kindle Books so far. Sorry! Avendesora - 28/12/2011 01:14:37 AM 901 Views
A lump of coal. Tom - 27/12/2011 06:26:43 PM 818 Views
Re: A lump of coal. Vivien - 27/12/2011 07:43:16 PM 1010 Views
Which Перелетные птицы? Tom - 27/12/2011 08:40:48 PM 1018 Views
The second one. Vivien - 27/12/2011 09:14:56 PM 800 Views
Are there any non-Russian speakers reading this subthread? Tom - 27/12/2011 10:20:45 PM 917 Views
Santa's Bounty Kel - 27/12/2011 06:30:19 PM 952 Views
That's quite a haul. Vivien - 27/12/2011 09:26:35 PM 885 Views
a mix Yunalesca - 27/12/2011 06:34:29 PM 1011 Views
I didn't get anything except two ornaments and pajama pants. MightyYT - 27/12/2011 06:40:55 PM 961 Views
Re: I didn't get anything except two ornaments and pajama pants. Vivien - 27/12/2011 09:29:28 PM 953 Views
Everything I wished for ironclad - 27/12/2011 07:39:17 PM 903 Views
You had a foursome with Scarlett Johanson, Angelina Jolie and Jessica Biel? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 27/12/2011 09:40:13 PM 554 Views
Pah! No, of course not. ironclad - 27/12/2011 09:41:56 PM 848 Views
I got a suit. LordPerrin - 27/12/2011 08:40:40 PM 933 Views
Oooh that's a really good one. Vivien - 27/12/2011 09:33:01 PM 938 Views
My parents took me and I got fitted. *NM* LordPerrin - 27/12/2011 10:22:15 PM 520 Views
My Immediate Family will celebrate Little Christmas on New Years Day... vandevere - 27/12/2011 09:11:36 PM 889 Views
I got a rock. TaskmasterJack - 27/12/2011 09:43:21 PM 950 Views
Camcorder + case + SD card, coffee grinder, ball bearing maze puzzle with money trapped inside. Tim - 27/12/2011 11:40:52 PM 988 Views
Anastasia doesn't tell you what she wants? rebelaessedai - 28/12/2011 12:29:31 AM 1068 Views
It can be difficult, but only if you don't know what you're doing. Vivien - 28/12/2011 01:18:31 AM 969 Views
Truer words have never been spoken! Roonas - 28/12/2011 03:27:29 AM 959 Views
Re: Truer words have never been spoken! Vivien - 28/12/2011 07:23:15 PM 1057 Views
I didn't see that one!! rebelaessedai - 28/12/2011 07:11:10 AM 895 Views
Re: I didn't see that one!! Vivien - 28/12/2011 05:36:24 PM 941 Views
I'm easy to shop for. rebelaessedai - 30/12/2011 07:54:59 AM 904 Views
I think accessories are wonderful. And I had a kickass gift season. Aeryn - 28/12/2011 04:36:21 PM 950 Views
My Christmas gift: my 6-week old son slept for 6 hours straight through the night. *NM* Macharius - 28/12/2011 01:26:12 AM 527 Views
*NM* Kel - 28/12/2011 02:10:42 AM 477 Views
a Pressure Cooker ... Roonas - 28/12/2011 02:41:00 AM 958 Views
What does it do? Vivien - 28/12/2011 02:43:58 AM 949 Views
It makes meats n veggies super tender ... faster than average ... Roonas - 28/12/2011 03:25:38 AM 1034 Views
You like your veggies tender? rebelaessedai - 28/12/2011 07:12:43 AM 937 Views
Depends on the vegetable ... Roonas - 30/12/2011 08:12:41 PM 981 Views
That's awesome.. Kel - 28/12/2011 03:35:41 AM 926 Views
The newer ones are much safer, so long as they are cleaned and maintained ... Roonas - 28/12/2011 03:42:15 AM 883 Views
I'd have one, if not for the bad memories.. Kel - 28/12/2011 02:49:04 PM 907 Views
I love mine for brown rice. It cuts cooking time in half. No explosions in 2 years. *NM* Avendesora - 30/12/2011 12:07:20 PM 550 Views
Yay! The_Muted_Grimaud - 28/12/2011 03:36:18 AM 866 Views
I did pretty well random thoughts - 28/12/2011 03:40:46 AM 895 Views
Re: I did pretty well Vivien - 30/12/2011 06:32:04 PM 919 Views
Glorious gift cards! Mndrew - 28/12/2011 04:56:49 AM 1024 Views
The vodka fairy was very good this year. Stephen - 28/12/2011 02:10:21 PM 1029 Views
chocolate vodka? Vivien - 28/12/2011 07:21:52 PM 942 Views
I haven't tried it yet. Stephen - 28/12/2011 07:30:17 PM 949 Views
Sonic Screwdriver! Missa Sedai - 28/12/2011 10:18:36 PM 1002 Views
Picture of the Boston Terrier Totebag? *NM* Vivien - 30/12/2011 06:30:13 PM 535 Views
Re: Presents! nossy - 29/12/2011 10:58:44 AM 1207 Views
I like my dishwasher random thoughts - 29/12/2011 12:27:31 PM 833 Views
heh. nossy - 29/12/2011 01:31:01 PM 821 Views
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