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  1. 01-03-2007, 07:47 PM #1
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    Default What would you do?

    About 7 years ago my dh's sisters decided we would only buy gifts for the children and not the adults.Well this xmas they showed up with gifts for us as well as the kids.I had nothing for them,I felt so bad and at the same time angry that they had gone out and bought us gifts whe it was understood we only buy for the kiids.My question is what should I do,go buy the something and send it to them or just let it be.I have to add that my dh did save them money on parts for their truck and did install these parts while they were visiting,he is a mechanic so he did it for free.
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  2. 01-03-2007, 08:08 PM #2
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    Don't worry about it. They obviously just wanted to buy something for you guys and were maybe also appreciative for your DH fixing their truck. I know when I give someone something I don't expect something in return, that's why it's a gift. I bet they did it because they wanted to do something nice for y'all and out of appeciation for your Dh's help and aren't expecting you to go out and buy them something in return. I wouldn't sweat it. If it bothers you, next year before the holidays perhaps you can just gently remind them about the earlier agreement. IMHO,until then, enjoy your gifts and allow them the joy in giving.


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  3. 01-03-2007, 09:06 PM #3
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    ~I agree with Michelle. Say thanks and let it be. Maybe they won the lottery or something. ~
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  4. 01-03-2007, 10:01 PM #4
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    I would just send a thank you card and let it be.
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  5. 01-03-2007, 10:03 PM #5
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    I agree. Send a card of thanks
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  6. 01-03-2007, 10:20 PM #6
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    Thank you all .I guess I will just let it be and next xmas I will have emergency gifts hidden lol
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  7. 01-04-2007, 06:44 AM #7
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    This situation occurs all of the time with some of my relatives...even though it is discussed before the holidays. I just send a card of thanks and leave it at that. Some people just can't help themselves.
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  8. 01-04-2007, 09:30 AM #8
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    i agree just the card. good luck
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  9. 01-04-2007, 02:43 PM #9
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    This happened to our family last year. I refuse to buy gifts out of guilt, so we just sent our thank-you notes and let it be.
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  10. 01-04-2007, 02:50 PM #10
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    i agree too.
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  11. 01-04-2007, 03:10 PM #11
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    I agree too. ...and don't get angry... a gift given to you is not an obligation, it's just a gift!
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