Re: Do you guys ever feel guilty for getting a much better present than you have given?
Originally Posted by Bcogswell
Nope, its not about trading gifts of equal value and if thats what they are expecting when they purchase something expensive for you then its pretty stupid. You spend a lot of money on a gift when you want and can afford to do it, not because someone spent a lot on you.
My uncle is a great guy, he meant well I am sure.
I could have afforded something better than a tie though. so i feel like a cheap bastard.
Re: Do you guys ever feel guilty for getting a much better present than you have given?
I've been quite poor most of my life. Hand to mouth existence levels poor.
Most of the gifts I got were always much more expensive than the ones I gave, if ever. It is a very demoralizing experience.
People who gifted me lot of stuff knew that it was beyond my capability to return the favour. I felt it was very condescending of them.
Thankfully I am better off now, and match those people gift for gift.