When it's someone's birthday and the person says they do not want ANY gifts, do you believe them, or assume they're being nice and get them one anyway?
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I get them gifts because I know they don't mean it + 5
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I love gift giving , so, whether they mean it or not, they're getting a gift.
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I always get them I gift. It shows that I took the time to care about their birthday.
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It depends on the person. If I'm close to them I'll get them something. Someone not as close will probably get a card or something.
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This is a tough one. Essentially, I get them one anyway unless I dislike them and was only going to get them one because I felt obligated. I always say ''don't get me anything'', and I really *do* mean it. But that's because my parents never bothered so I didn't want anything off anyone else either, and now I'm used to it and prefer it. If somebody asks me not to buy them something expressly, like really, sincerely and seriously asks me not to, then I generally ask them what their favourite charity is and make a donation ''on their behalf''. That's usually a good compromise...I feel better and someone else benefits, while the birthday person knows I didn't forget and didn't go along with their request so I didn't not have to spend any money. At the same time, you're respecting their wishes and maybe any past issues that makes celebrating a birthday painful. A lot of the time when you say to someone ''OK, I'll donate to a charity then'', they'll say ''well I guess you could get me X, I've wanted it for a while''!
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When I say I don't want any gifts, I mean it. So if someone says that to me I believe them. I will always buy them a card and/or give them a call on their special day.
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I always get them gifts whether its money or something handmade. I like to make them feel special!
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When I say that, I actually mean it. It's because I either really don't want anything or b) the one thing I want people can't afford to buy and I know people don't like putting their money together to buy what I want so what's the point lol
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I would much rather have my family and friends visit me (either in person or on the phone) than receive a gift. I am not a person who needs "things". I assume people are being honest with me when they request no gifts, but I do try to find a meaningful card.
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I would definitely believe the person. Perhaps if you know of a favorite food, you might prepare it...something that you made yourself that you know would be appreciated..but definitely not a store-bought gift. :)
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Do not give them a "present". Take them to dinner, or a play, or a concert, or any other activity- not an item they will just have to return later.
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I would bring them fresh flowers and I would make a wonderful dessert that person would enjoy
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I think it depends on the person.
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