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LI-Joy
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Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
DH's best friend and wife have no kids. (Neither do we  ), we usually exchange with them, but this year DH & I are cutting back and just buying for the kids on our lists. I love DH's friend but despise the wife. I know that when DH tells his friend that we don't want to exchange, he will say, "Don't worry about buying us anything, but we'll still buy you something". How do you respond to this?
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Posted 11/28/08 4:01 PM  |
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dpli
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
If I REALLY didn't want to continue exchanging, I would let them buy something for me. I suspect that sooner or later, they'll get tired of buying for you without it being reciprocated and they'll probably stop too.
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| Posted 11/28/08 4:03 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
I would made it clear that you (DH) will not be exchanging gift. And stick to it even if if they do buy you and DH something.
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| Posted 11/28/08 4:18 PM |
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Christine
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
If you have not talked to them about it, how do you know they will insist on buying you something? After you tell them your intentions to cut your gift list, there's not much you can do about it. If they get you a gift - they knew going in it would not be reciprocated which isn't the reason to give a gift anyway.
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| Posted 11/28/08 4:48 PM |
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Arieschick29
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
I remember something I read about christmas in a magazine-
Gift giving is not about having to give when someone gives to you.
Just accept the gift and the sentiment it represents and make sure to give your sincere thanks for it.
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| Posted 11/28/08 5:10 PM |
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LINewbie
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
Tell them you won't be exchanging gifts with them. If they still get you a gift, send them a very nice thank you card.
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| Posted 11/28/08 6:36 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
Accept the gift graciously thats all
I buy for someone who doesnt buy for me. I know people will flame me for this BUT I can't buy for every other person that will be there and not for them. . . and I know the deal and it is okay with me!
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| Posted 11/28/08 7:05 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
when dh tells him to not exchange, if he said you are only buying gifts for the children, then they should understand and not do something.......
OR - tell them your curring back and just want to exchange an ornament.$5 isnt that bad...
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| Posted 11/28/08 9:15 PM |
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
I had a similar issue. I found that if i suggested exchanging christmas ornaments, they were happy and I was happy because I did not have to spend a lot of money
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| Posted 11/29/08 5:03 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: Not exchanging gifts, but person insists, WWYD.
Posted by Tilde
Accept the gift graciously thats all
I buy for someone who doesnt buy for me. I know people will flame me for this BUT I can't buy for every other person that will be there and not for them. . . and I know the deal and it is okay with me!
I agree.
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| Posted 11/30/08 1:21 AM |
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