So we went on a trip and my cousin whose husband is a specialist gave us a material embroided toilet roll holder.
I don't know what to make of it.
We gave them decent gifts worth $25 each.
Is this insulting or should I grab a spoon of cement and harden up?
Went on Holiday and My Cousin Whose Husband Is a Doctor, Gave Me an Embroidered Toliet Roll Holder
grabngo on 10/01/2017 - 10:41
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it's the thought that counts….
I grew up in a household where my mum used to make these things and we used them, so I don't have any issues there. She may have thought it was a nice quirky gift rather than another gift basket, bottle of wine, etc; she may have seen it at one of those craft fairs and actually like the embroidery. The fact that you mention the cost of your gifts to them, and that the husband is a specialist, indicates you are more interested in the monetary value than the gift itself. Put it to use and see what your friends make of it, it just might be the best present you got this year.
Maybe just a touch of concrete.
Exactly this. I got a friend a bunch of gifts for her birthday - close to the $50 mark. In return, I got a mug. But the thing is, the mug was personalised so she would've taken time and effort thinking about the things I like and to get this made. I'm still using it after 5 years and I love it to bits.
Even though it wasn't what I "expected", it turns out to be the item that I treasure the most.
My brother brought me back a pair of mugs from Italy with Da Vinci cats on them. They were probably not that expensive but they are exquisite to look at and he carried them safely in his luggage to bring them home to me.
Gifts are given freely or they are not gifts. You shouldn't be expecting anything. Harden up.
Dont expect much/anything back when you give, help anyone or donate something.
You gifted them as per your wish n desire and they did the same.when you start considering the value of gifts, its not a lovy-dovy exchange anymore.
if you are worried about the value, then dont gift from next time or give gifts of a lower value.
It might be a bit hard in the beginning but you will get used to it.Maybe hes just saying you gave him the shits?
Don't let it wipe the smile off your face.
Sneaky..
$25 isn't exactly breaking the bank on a gift. The toilet roll holder likely cost that much, and might have been a genuine thought - like they saw it somewhere and thought it was something you would like.
I would say get over it. You will remember who gave you the toilet roll holder, but you won't remember that you were given a Bunnings gift card, or a christmas hamper.
The cousin probably went to take a shit in her bathroom, ran out on the current roll, and there were no spares in there, hence a holder!
Brilliant gift.
Yeah I don't see what's the issue with this. If your cousin made it herself, it would have taken her hours. Embroidery doesn't finish in 10 minutes. It takes hours. And if she didn't make it herself, it does cost $25 to buy in store.
I've never met you and I don't know you - but you sound like an ungrateful beeeeeeep.
Just because your cousin's husband is a specialist, it doesn't mean that they've got a lot of money to dish out.
Gift values are not necessarily based on the monetary amount - they mean much more when there's thought behind it.
TL:DR - Get over it!
Would you prefer a free examination from him?
Next time buy them a combined gift worth $25. Who set the $25 factor anyway ?
Thanks for the input.
Seems like I am going to have to change my view on monetary value gifts.Actually, I received one as well, as a gift from a friend from overseas. If anything, it is because it is rather novel; I don't think you can get it here. Or maybe, the person is trying to be a bit cheeky, and as a joke. But doubt it is meant as an insult.
Hand made gifts are the always the best.