You're out with a friend and see an item you admire but can't afford to buy yourself (15)
HexagonKeySet: It could be anything - jewellery, a chair, whatever, doesn't matter what it is !
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
As somebody who finds wealth in the things I can do without, I'm not likely to find myself in that position.
My friend offered me a 650 motorcycle, a goat, a knife, and some other stuff the other day.
I took the knife and lunch in exchange for $20 off the $300 dog he wanted; and he said, I'm a hard man to give gifts to.
He's a millionaire, and tried very hard to give me gifts worth more than the dog he wanted.
I took the knife and lunch; because it was a fair exchange for the $20 off the price of the dog he wanted.
I might take a gift, if I'm offering a gift; but I'm not likely to let anybody know what I want, if it means they might just give it to me as a gift.
It is more blessed to give, then it is to receive.
And, godliness with contenmentment is great gain.
When you want something; but you keep it a secret... if you get it, it feels like a blessing from God.
That feeling that God cares for me, and gives me what I want and need without asking, feels so much better than getting something as a gift, that I practically begged a human being for.
It feels so good, that I love keeping my desires secret, and knowing God will give me more than if I asked a human for what I'd like.
Even if I walk all day in the rain, without sticking my thumb out for a ride: if I don't get a ride... I feel stronger and better for not asking.
It's when I keep in communication with God, and leave no room for people to take his place, that I feel him in my life the best.
In the end... I'll be alone with God. No amount of begging and pleading can stop that from happening: so I practice getting used to it, everyday.
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HexagonKeySet: It could be anything - jewellery, a chair, whatever, doesn't matter what it is !
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
Do you mean they buy it as a gift for you? Can you be a bit more specific ffs!
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HexagonKeySet: It could be anything - jewellery, a chair, whatever, doesn't matter what it is !
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
Did they buy it for themselves or for you?
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HexagonKeySet: It could be anything - jewellery, a chair, whatever, doesn't matter what it is !
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?
It's the thought that is important, not the gift. The fact that my friend would even think about getting me a thoughtful gift in the first place, is flattering and heartwarming. Does not matter if it is a knock off gift or a cheapie or a second hand crap item.
Appreciate what is given, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
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SkyblueBabe: It's the thought that is important, not the gift. The fact that my friend would even think about getting me a thoughtful gift in the first place, is flattering and heartwarming. Does not matter if it is a knock off gift or a cheapie or a second hand crap item.
Appreciate what is given, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Appreciate what is given, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
I tried to shoo a gift horse once but in the end I just told it to f off
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grin: Did they buy it for themselves or for you?
I did think it was fairly clear ... but for those who have English as a second language ... Spanish, Irish, Welsh, Americans and the like among y'all
" They but the 'similar item' as a gift for yourself ... "
That's why I assumed you'd thank them properly
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HexagonKeySet: I did think it was fairly clear ... but for those who have English as a second language ... Spanish, Irish, Welsh, Americans and the like among y'all
" They but the 'similar item' as a gift for yourself ... "
That's why I assumed you'd thank them properly
" They but the 'similar item' as a gift for yourself ... "
That's why I assumed you'd thank them properly
Perfect English
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mykingdomforanam: As somebody who finds wealth in the things I can do without, I'm not likely to find myself in that position.
My friend offered me a 650 motorcycle, a goat, a knife, and some other stuff the other day.
I took the knife and lunch in exchange for $20 off the $300 dog he wanted; and he said, I'm a hard man to give gifts to.
He's a millionaire, and tried very hard to give me gifts worth more than the dog he wanted.
I took the knife and lunch; because it was a fair exchange for the $20 off the price of the dog he wanted.
I might take a gift, if I'm offering a gift; but I'm not likely to let anybody know what I want, if it means they might just give it to me as a gift.
It is more blessed to give, then it is to receive.
And, godliness with contenmentment is great gain.
When you want something; but you keep it a secret... if you get it, it feels like a blessing from God.
That feeling that God cares for me, and gives me what I want and need without asking, feels so much better than getting something as a gift, that I practically begged a human being for.
It feels so good, that I love keeping my desires secret, and knowing God will give me more than if I asked a human for what I'd like.
Even if I walk all day in the rain, without sticking my thumb out for a ride: if I don't get a ride... I feel stronger and better for not asking.
It's when I keep in communication with God, and leave no room for people to take his place, that I feel him in my life the best.
In the end... I'll be alone with God. No amount of begging and pleading can stop that from happening: so I practice getting used to it, everyday.
My friend offered me a 650 motorcycle, a goat, a knife, and some other stuff the other day.
I took the knife and lunch in exchange for $20 off the $300 dog he wanted; and he said, I'm a hard man to give gifts to.
He's a millionaire, and tried very hard to give me gifts worth more than the dog he wanted.
I took the knife and lunch; because it was a fair exchange for the $20 off the price of the dog he wanted.
I might take a gift, if I'm offering a gift; but I'm not likely to let anybody know what I want, if it means they might just give it to me as a gift.
It is more blessed to give, then it is to receive.
And, godliness with contenmentment is great gain.
When you want something; but you keep it a secret... if you get it, it feels like a blessing from God.
That feeling that God cares for me, and gives me what I want and need without asking, feels so much better than getting something as a gift, that I practically begged a human being for.
It feels so good, that I love keeping my desires secret, and knowing God will give me more than if I asked a human for what I'd like.
Even if I walk all day in the rain, without sticking my thumb out for a ride: if I don't get a ride... I feel stronger and better for not asking.
It's when I keep in communication with God, and leave no room for people to take his place, that I feel him in my life the best.
In the end... I'll be alone with God. No amount of begging and pleading can stop that from happening: so I practice getting used to it, everyday.
I also find easier to give than to take ...but when I come across with some people who are so used to with asking for constant help and they always receive it from somewhere -than I wonder if is really good to be too proud to ask...: confused:------ This thread is Archived ------
If I can understand what you are asking/saying.
You're out shopping with a friend but neither of you can afford to buy said item.
So the next time around the friend shows up with the same item but it costs less then the original price.
The fact that said item wasn't/isn't the real deal would there be disappointment because of that?
My respond is: No I wouldn't be disappointed cause it's the thought that really counts in the long run.
You're out shopping with a friend but neither of you can afford to buy said item.
So the next time around the friend shows up with the same item but it costs less then the original price.
The fact that said item wasn't/isn't the real deal would there be disappointment because of that?
My respond is: No I wouldn't be disappointed cause it's the thought that really counts in the long run.
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I have bought things my friends desired many times, done it even for strangers, children and elderly people.
But as I am thinking now, nobody ever did it for me...
But as I am thinking now, nobody ever did it for me...
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rainbowdream2017: I also find easier to give than to take ...but when I come across with some people who are so used to with asking for constant help and they always receive it from somewhere -than I wonder if is really good to be too proud to ask...: confused:
I found that when I hitch-hiked all over the country in my youth, I'd look people in the eyes, with my desire for help showing plainly on my face.
I prefer looking people in the eyes, without desire for anything they have.
Colin Fletcher: a world record walker, wrote, The Complete Walker.
In it he said,
"If you don't want to go because you'll be hungry, and thirsty, or tired, or wet, or hot, or cold...
Go anyway. You'll be hungry, and thirsty, and tired, and wet, and hot, and cold; but, you'll walk like a man."
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Ccincy: If I can understand what you are asking/saying.
You're out shopping with a friend but neither of you can afford to buy said item.
So the next time around the friend shows up with the same item but it costs less then the original price.
The fact that said item wasn't/isn't the real deal would there be disappointment because of that?
My respond is: No I wouldn't be disappointed cause it's the thought that really counts in the long run.
You're out shopping with a friend but neither of you can afford to buy said item.
So the next time around the friend shows up with the same item but it costs less then the original price.
The fact that said item wasn't/isn't the real deal would there be disappointment because of that?
My respond is: No I wouldn't be disappointed cause it's the thought that really counts in the long run.
well done CC :-)
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SkyblueBabe: It's the thought that is important, not the gift. The fact that my friend would even think about getting me a thoughtful gift in the first place, is flattering and heartwarming. Does not matter if it is a knock off gift or a cheapie or a second hand crap item.
Appreciate what is given, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Appreciate what is given, do not look a gift horse in the mouth.
Thinking alike, although it's best to bay something that person really wants and needs. 
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KremaP: I have bought things my friends desired many times, done it even for strangers, children and elderly people.
But as I am thinking now, nobody ever did it for me...
But as I am thinking now, nobody ever did it for me...
Your gift is your own giving.
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They can't actually afford to buy it either, but a few days later they turn up with a 'nearly the same' item ... maybe the same thing but pre-owned, or a less expensive version of the one you admired perhaps?
I 'imagine' you're all properly polite and will thank your friend for their kindness ?
But be really very honest ... deep inside are you actually at all disappointed that it's not 'the real thing'?