Now that Christmas is coming, most of us are making lists of gifts to give to our loved ones. But do we really think about what we should give? Most oftentimes, we really give a lot of thought on what to give. However, we could be wrong when we think that our gifts will bring either joy or tears. Here, I am sharing you a video of my brother-in-law, Tim, who's an actor/screenwriter, revealing about the worst gift he had ever given. How about you, what was the worst gift you have ever given to someone? (I know it's not about the gift, but the thought that matters. But I can't help being amused about the story).
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I was given a, free doorgift calculator for my birthday.
When i opened it said "with compliments" on it!!!
I can't believe someone would be so cheap to give a friend a "free gift" that they received from a seminar, for her birthday!!
I would have rather not gotten a gift at all!
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Posted by: Muhammad Yaqoob | October 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Door mat - Nice! I think my mom would be crying also, that is probably why she always gives me her list.
Posted by: Scott | October 10, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Lol, Bingkee--no wonder your mother-in-law was upset with a doormat--who can blame her? I would probably try to be figuring out what the meaning of the doormat was (lol).
You'd have to ask others what the worst gift I have ever given--I don't think I have purposely ever given someone a gift that was bad (or at least I didn't think it was). My husband LOVES practical gifts--and so I got him a food processor for Christmas a couple of years ago. I would probably not have been all that thrilled with it but he was. Beauty (and gifts) are truly in the eye of the beholder.
Take care,
Melinda
Posted by: Melinda | October 10, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I give good gifts. But I've gotten some really bad ones. One in particular: a universal remote control. Why was it so bad? Not only was it a cheap gift, but I didn't even own a tv, vcr, dvd, or ANYTHING that it could be used with.
Posted by: tina | October 10, 2008 at 05:24 PM
I don't care what they say about the gifts I give, truly, "it's the thought that counts." :)
Posted by: janejane | October 10, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Like I said on your broadcast, the worse gift I have gotten was a green folding camping chair given to me by an ex who obviously isnt very creative when it comes to giving gifts!
I remember the day when he said to me.. "Oh Ive got a surprise for you, just look in the boot of the car" and there I found the offending item... i could have easily hit him with it. Now I know why he is now my ex!
Posted by: Ria | October 11, 2008 at 05:58 AM
i haven't given too many gifts i'd consider "bad", but i've seen some! my parents once wrapped up an old rusty tricycle that belonged to my eldest nephew to give to my youngest nephew. they tried to clean it up and polish it off but failed miserably. he was so excited to have received such a large gift but was so embarrassed when he finally opened it. poor thing!! we still tease him and it's been 7+ years.
Posted by: GEMMERZZ | October 11, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I'm not that hard to please and I don't care about material ones. It's the thought that counts. Once I heard one of my office staff that they can't think of anything to give me since I have everything, that's nuts! I suggested things like.....cotton balls, cotton buds, pantyliners, tissues, etc.Happy na ako sa little things kesa naman di ka man lang naalala. That would be worst.Pero pag si hubs ang mag give ng mga yan eh baka itapon ko pa since I know he can afford to give me special and expensive ones.
Posted by: marie | October 12, 2008 at 03:35 AM
Probably the worst gift that I could ever give to anyone is my inability to give them my undivided time when they need them most. There were times when as an afterthought I would realize that I was mean to somebody because I failed to give that person my time when she need it most. I realized that was cruelty of the highest order. Time is one of the most precious commodity we have and what our friends and loved ones need from us most is our undivided time. Thanks for the post. God bless you and your loved ones always.
Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla | October 12, 2008 at 05:10 AM
you really picked nice topic.
Posted by: QVC | October 12, 2008 at 08:55 AM
hello Bingkee, yup remembered it was a low out christmas and gave a pair of rubber slippers (spartan) for my girlfriend! The amazing thing was she still found it cute and thoughtful...saved by the bell.
Posted by: jovir | October 13, 2008 at 01:24 AM
I felt embarrassed when I exchanged gift with a friend of mine.. he was well prepared with his gift for me...and yet it wasn't that important to me..I was so mean I think because he'd given me a very special one and he just receive a simple present from me...I'm shy about what I had done...
Posted by: ladyinpurple | October 13, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Hello my friend happy Monday. I hope you are doing well. I tried to post a comment on your cbox but it would not take. Have a great day.
Posted by: Bill | October 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM