It's The Thought That Counts...NOT Always!
I'm NOT complaining...I just want to whine a little bit
We've just had a little Christmas party at work...then we had that "Secret Santa" thing. The rule was you pick a name and buy him/her a gift not less than 15JDs, that's about $21. Well, I was excited about it and put a lot of thoughts on my present. I picked the name of my vegetarian colleague and bought him a wooden sculptor of an Eagle worth 25JDs and I can tell from his reaction that he's very happy with what he got and rightly guessed that it was from me
I had hard time unwrapping the present that had my name, it was tightly wrapped with lots of sticky tapes and bows... really excited about it but got a little disappointed when it was finally revealed : A Coffe Mug worth 2 JDs
I had hard time guessing who's the meanie who gave it to me...
OK, my first reaction was disappointment, it probably showed on my face but hey, the mug says: SUPERMOM
I gave her a hug and a nice "thank you" for that cheap but lovely mug... One of the guy was obviously disappointed...he got 3 gift voucher from Mothercare worth exactly 5jds each. Why would one give a man, a young single man gift vouchers from Mothercare ? A shop full of children's clothing
Well, they say it's the thought that counts but sometimes we can't help feeling disappointed when we feel that they didn't put a lot of thought when giving you a present
Have a great day/night everyone
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Have a great night /day also.
All these years I still have that mug.
He gave me a sweater one year that zips up the front which I love cause it came from him but I wish it was a different color.
Sometimes all we can do is be greatful that someone took the time to think about us.
I used to give people gift cards or cash cause that way they could get what they wanted.
Thanks
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too...I'm wondering how thoughtful you are when it comes to buying gifts
Yes, when a person took time to remember me, I would forever treasure that. All the things that my son gave to me...school projects, his numerous letters of apologies, etc, I treasure them...makes me smile everytime I open that special box and look at those special things he made for me.
Yes, it's useful but the thing is...I got rid of few mugs few days ago as I don't have enough space for all of them in the cupboard...and I could not use everyone of them...I don't think I'll be using this new mug as I have my special mug that I love , it's handle is already broken but I still love drinking my coffee from it...I got rid of some good mug but I'm keeping that one with broken handle
muggor? you? I'm sure you put a lot of thoughts when you give a present...you're just that kind of guy...thoughtful one...am I wrong?
There is a Maximum spend allowed, and usually no more than €10, so that it doesn't put undue pressure on cash-strapped people, as Christmas is already a very expensive time.
It also means you have to go to an extra little effort to buy a suitable gift for the recipient, rather than just throwing money at it.
Or do as Kaybee did on the Forums, everybody had to put up a message or pic for their Secret Santa partner
You don't have anybody to give presents to?
If we had the same rule, I'm sure I won't be disappointed and I will get a cheaper present too...but something that is suitable for him, not just any gifts.
Last year I've heard a lot of complains with the same issue...people getting disappointed from the gifts they received...it's not about the gifts, it's the thoughts that count
I joined a group last year and we did that Secret Santa thing, we had 10jds minimum gift limit but we give a little something everyday till the Christmas party...it was fun
Merry Christmas.
Yes, better luck next time...I just hope she didn't notice my disappointment
Good to see you wearing Christmas hat too
Have you received any presents yet?
or the American version in bare a**
I easily get embarrassed
Female picked my name...I wish it's one of the guys...I'm sure they will put more thoughts on buying me a present...definitely not a mug
Yes...how much thought that counts. I can just buy a big pack of cigarettes because he smokes but that's not thoughtful enough...just because I drink coffee, she thinks I'll be ecstatic to receive a 2jd mug
she's single...not married! I have no idea who puts the mug idea in her head
I never use mugs or glasses in the office kitchen. I bring my own, never let anyone wash it...I always hide my mug and glass in my desk drawer before I go home...
My mug here is a "magic mug" one that shows photos when it's hot...my mug has yazan's photos...really cool
She doesn't know my ex-husband!