240. Is it better to give or receive gifts?
My reactions are really odd and sometimes inappropriate; therefore receiving gifts without offending the person giving me the gift is a little difficult for me. I cannot control my expressions. Surprises are another thing that I don’t like because of the same reason. I might look like I don’t like the gift or the surprise when I actually do. Even if I don’t like the surprise I cannot control my expressions. People always think I don’t like their gifts, which is true for the most part. People just don’t know what I like. They give me really weird things. Some of the things they give me I just give it away to other people, because I think why it should go for waste.
If you don’t know what a person likes then simply give them a gift voucher or some money so they can buy what they want. There is no point buying an expensive gift for someone who might end up never looking at your gift again. The best thing is to give money or nothing at all. If I stretched this argument further I would suggest not giving or receiving any gifts at all. It is a dumb tradition according to me. When m dad and mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday gift, I always said I don’t want anything. This reply has been the same for everyone one else I know. I like it this way. Although, if I had to pick between receiving and giving, I would prefer giving. Giving, according to me, is an easier action than receiving. I cannot explain why though.
