Lee hye ri Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have a friend for about 11 yrs ... We r 21 ... We used to give each other gifts in bd... Recently .. I dont know .. I dont want to recieve anything from her .. My bd is coming and want to tell her that i dont want any expensive gifts i want anything even. A bar of chocolate would make me very happy .. So how should i tell her that without hurting her? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lee hye ri Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 I love gifts with some creativity in them or sth that indicates putting an effort but she always give me expensive gifts like clothes, shampoos, ...... ,would give me a cake but refuse to eat it with me .. Like that so i dont know .. I would feel better if it was a very simple gift or nothing i would feel better Link to post Share on other sites
preraph Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well, if you have money, it's easier to just buy a gift and not everyone is creative or has the time. If you are reciprocating, I would say tell her Please don't spend more than $xx on me so I can reciprocate in kind. Now, it won't always work. This year I told everyone No Christmas, and my friends still got me something. But I did make it perfectly clear. Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 A gift is given and a thank you is the norm. If this tradition has prevailed over time, then substitute the gifting by saying... this year I would enjoy of your friendship, no material tokens please. The best gifts come from the heart... A moment of laughter... Those silent times... Or doing anonymous deeds for someone in need. I recall asking my friend to take a Saturday and join in a habitat project. She did, and we had the best laughs! Those times were gifts that will not be worn or tossed out. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Instead of doing birthday gifts, ask for just a funny birthday card or flowers. Or maybe do lunch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lee hye ri Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thank you very much .. I will try doing these .. I hope it works Link to post Share on other sites
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