Do you like getting presents?

@4cuteboys (4099)
United States
May 12, 2007 8:14pm CST
I hate getting presents, especially wrapped ones. I get embarassed because I know the person that gave it to me is watching for my reaction and I don't want to get overly excited or look disappointed or whatever. This is why I loathe holidays and birthdays and what not. What about you? Do you like getting presents, or does it make you uncomfortable?
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@ladyljs (1303)
• United States
13 May 07
I love to get presents! I know that it is hard to be humble ( hey wasn't that a song?) But the inner child in me loves the excitement! My kids are planning a Mothers Day something tomorrow...I just know it...and I can't wait until the morning to see their pretty little smiles presenting me with their creations! Presents from your kids are THE BEST!
@4cuteboys (4099)
• United States
17 May 07
So what did you get for mommie's day?!?!
@shorva (923)
• Philippines
13 May 07
So are you saying that you rather not receive anything in any occasions? Or maybe they should let you open it privately? Can we switch places????:)I guess you need to practice a poker face so when you open it they can't tell if your disappointed. I love getting presents, it makes me feel special. I don't get uncomfortable at all, i like the fact that someone is thoughtful enough to give me something regardless if it's something i like or not. Today's mother's day and I wish my hubby got me something, but he didn't, how sad:(
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@4cuteboys (4099)
• United States
13 May 07
AW that is sad! i'm sorry. usually i ask my hubby to not get me anything, and anyone else i cross my fingers that they don't bring me a present. lol!
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@ironstruck (2298)
• Canada
13 May 07
I agree with that. I also have no use for presents and pretty well for much the same reason. I don't buy Christmas presents and I don't really want to receive any.
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@stacy624 (2776)
• Canada
13 May 07
That's funny I feel the exact same way! It didn't matter, wedding, baby showers, b-days ect. I am a person who likes to give not receive lol .... Take care Stacy
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• United States
13 May 07
sometimes i worry that i'm not going to like what i'm given so I try to be careful and not show my disappointment if it's not what i expected it to be. Although I do like getting presents.
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• United States
13 May 07
oh i SO agree with you. first of all i hate being the center of attention, all eyes on me to see my reaction. ESPECIALLY from the one who gave the present, you're right! i am much more of a gift giver than receiver!!
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
13 May 07
I love to get presents- OK that makes me sound greedy- lol.. I don't have a problem with others watching me open their gift- I'm most appreciative for anything I get- I try to look excited regardless if I like it or not- : ) And if I don't care for it I'm sure I know someone who would- : ) ok so I'm a regifter at times.
@easy888 (10405)
• Australia
13 May 07
Hello,4cuteboys,honestly,i do not really like to receive presents,i will not open the them if they are wrapped just like what you said,i do not want to be disappointed if i get something not useful,i prefer to receive some presents which are of practical uses. Also,i do not want to receive any expensive presents as i will have the oligation to buy something similar in return.
@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
13 May 07
I am just the opposite. I love to receive presents. I feel very special when I receive a present, and usually I really like what I get. People that give me presents know what I like, so I am happy to open my gifts in front of the one that gave it to me. I like the surprise of not knowing what is in a wrapped gift.
• Brazil
13 May 07
i prefer give a present for someone which i love that gain it ^^ its very good watch the reaction of the loved people
@alpine_007 (1469)
• Pakistan
13 May 07
i like present i think it's good to give and take presents. it makes people happy