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How to Say "No" to Gifts from Family Members

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I like the charity gifts for people who really need them buy a cow for a poor family, or set up a woman in business with a sewing machine, or a water pump for a village, etc Aid agencies like World Vision, Tear Fund and Christian Blind Mission (people with disabilities in poverty have double trouble) have wonderful gift catalogues
Comment from : @michelepascoe6068

Dude, that's secret Santa when you give to specific people, WHITE ELEPHANT IS THE STEALING ONE- BECAUSE THE STORY IS Royalty would gift a white elephant to a commoner that did something awesome, and elephants eat a TON so it would financially ruin the recipient, but it would be insulting to give away the elephant or not feed it This could be a fake story BUT that's seriously how Christmas gifts feel My family doesn't make as much money as me, but they all shower me with junk trinkets, and I just want to cry after Christmas, but they REFUSE to stop
Comment from : @juliab8992

If I get a gift that is not of value to my life, I regift it or donate it
Comment from : @ravenstormchild6491

We play this at work, but it is encouraged that the gift be something we already have in our home - the true “White Elephant”
Comment from : @wendyg3869

Now 98 of the time i say no to gifts I had to say that clearly to my family that I don’t want any gifts that i wont use or will throw away I only want things that last for a long time, and if it’s clothes, i will have to donate Those are my conditions If it doesn’t last or it can’t be donated later on, I don’t want it
Comment from : @guinnevereschronicles2225

Secret santa in UK
Comment from : @beverleythompson8315

Interesting that you addressed the women co-workers as “guys” They aren’t and by calling them “guys”, you just disappeared them Please stop calling women “guys”
Comment from : @patdennis2586

Gift Cards to buy what you want, coupons for "service", like I'll clean out your garage! are also great ideas, thanks for discussing this topic
Comment from : @robbiesmith5169

I just send out a christmas list to everyone who I expect will give me a gift so that I know I'll like it
Comment from : @spence7

Very hard to ask family changing their habit concerning gifts choice
Comment from : @isabellealves7040

My Dad hasn't accepted any gifts that he can't eat or drink for almost 30 years He's so easy to buy gifts for because of this
Comment from : @melanie_carstens

We give cash and consumables, go out to a cafe or restaurant
Comment from : @ninaisaac4890

My family and I now just exchange consumables for Christmas Cakes, cookies, and candy And I (unsuccessfully) am trying to adopt veganism so my aunt usually gets me a gift card for Subway so I can get a veggie sandwiches
Comment from : @MissJubillee

Before I discovered minimalism, I discovered being a cheapskate I once suggested to my family a Christmas ornament exchange I got an earful after that
Comment from : @MissJubillee

The learning process is a never-ending journey for you to enjoy over your lifetime
Comment from : @chrisoulalakkas7935

It kinda reminds me of one of The Office episodes Instead ther the game is named Yankee Swap :)
Comment from : @justynatarkowska4039

I’ve always said from a young age…it’s land fill don’t buy me anything please 😊 if I buy I only buy practical gifts, nice shampoo, soap 😊
Comment from : @bobblebec12

I see gift-giving games as an experience and I am all about having experiences I agree, it is not about the gift, it is about the game and interacting with others It is about the reactions that occur when a gift is opened or stolen I do like the idea of having the gift not just be under $X but also a consumable or experience
Comment from : @CoftheIsland370

It’s that time of the year again …
Comment from : @AsianGargamel

We call the game version White Elephant and sometimes hear it as Yankee Swap When you have a specific person in mind when buying we call it secret santa
Comment from : @kat_trabue

Do it with unwanted items from home!! That's the funniest!
Comment from : @Kyriecat12

I don't celebrate Christmas anymore but consumables are a great idea Definitely something to keep in mind next time I gift something
Comment from : @MCHkid13