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My grandmother always told me growing up that it is the thought that counts. I don't believe in a monetary value someone with lots of money can buy you something lavish but it doesn't mean they care more. Just something even if its small and inexpensive is fine its the thought behind it that counts.
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Some of the items I treasure the most weren't really expensive -- just that someone thought enough to either get it for me or make it for me. And I'm one of those weird people who writes thank you notes for just about everything...besides being good manners, I think people like receiving cards.Comment
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Woa, a $60 gift huh? Wow, that's kind of outrageous. I think it's fine to do gift registries because that way people who don't like to think of gifts for themselves have something to fall back on. However, I don't think ANYONE should be obligated or pressured to buy something off of the gift registry.Comment
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LOL! ive noticed!!
Ive also noticed that the old rule of "its not polite to leave the price sticker on" has flown out the window too. More and more gifts I receive have the price sticker still on it....i dunno, it always makes the gift seem more like a "i'm-doing-you-a-favor" than a true gift from the heart!
One gift I received before giving birth, the person had torn the price stickers off of the clothes - but then left them in the bag. SHEESH!
All in all, our whole society seems to be a huge "meMEme" and "MORE ME!" society nowadays with everything
EDIT - Oh, and I second rob62521....my favorite gifts are usually those that aren't expensive...I especially treasure handmade unique gifts.Comment
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