Gifts that aren't.

3894 · 12-29-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

there are such nicer ways to do things

First, sincerest sympathies, CP. That has to really get under a person's skin.

Is there no way to change things up? Would they agree to a new (and improved) tradition?

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-29-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

I can only think that those who enjoy this awful system find humor in observing the mutual dissatisfaction.

Yup. Certain family members seem to love it.

I could be on board for this if it were just people our age and we all agreed it was to be gag gifts, but as I mentioned it includes family members of all ages.

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Originally Posted by 3894

Is there no way to change things up? Would they agree to a new (and improved) tradition?

I'm going to propose a Favorite Things exchange next year. I don't know how high my opinion ranks with the group but it's worth a shot.

RStar · 12-29-2013, 06:33 PM

We had one at work once (white elephant was the name) and almost every gift was funny but cute, and something that people WANTED to steal usually. Everyone got something they were happy with. That tells me the type of respect we have for each other, and the lack of respect of some of the people you are refering to in my opinion.

I'd suggest the change, and bow out if they don't agree.

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