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ok this really steams my clams!!!!!

Original post by jcslady

do you ladies think this is rude cause I sure as hell do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my sister in law sends out an email EVERY YEAR of all the things to get her kids for christmas!!!! I DIDN'T ASK!!!! ah hello there are like 3 family birthdays first including her HUSBAND!!! his family is very materialistic and I hate that. I WILL GET THEM WHATEVER I CAN AFFORD!!!! and considring the economy and people including myself out of a job that is RUDE!!!


vent over this is what I think of her and her crazy mother who will tell us what store to goto what item to get her and what aisle to go to for her gift!!!!!!!!



luvabul Posted:

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i dont think thats appropriate unless you ask her, hey what would the kids like for christmas...or you intiate it, she should not be sending lists out ..
bettybcafe82 Posted:

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thats disguisting...
Mizzdimple Posted:

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Ugh please my and my sister are fighting because of the same thing...Geez...$10 gifts this year kiddies!

jcslady Posted:

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Posted by sugarkube4

My sister gives me a list every year of what to get the kids.. it makes my life so much easier and I get them what I can afford from the list.. It's not that serious.. I actually think it's really helpful and not materialistic.. they are kids..


it is if i have been out of work and hurting for money since MARCH!!! so you would change your mind about this if it was you
wundmoretime Posted:

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Sorry but I disagree. How is it really any different than registering for your wedding gifts? Since it is your nephew, it is fair to assume that you will give a gift, esp if you did in the past. With a range of prices, it gives you options. There are so many toys out there and it can be difficult to get something perfect. This makes it easier. My sister and I always exchange a list of choices. Last year, my niece wanted a specific bratz item that was expensive and she suggested my brother and I share the cost for it. We usually spend about $50/kid, so it fit in that range. I ordered it from Walmart online and picked it up. It was simple and easy and my niece was estatic. Maybe you will see it differently when you have kids.

Soon2beAlberti Posted:

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thats tacky. Deffinately in poor taste and comes off as very ungracious.

Munchkn16 Posted:

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Ok, that would definitely annoy me. Can you call her on it?

tlp123 Posted:

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Yeah, thats not cool.

sophisticat13 Posted:

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Yes...I think it's rude!! It's like asking for a gift...no make that demand! I think if she hinted in conversation that's different but not a list...it announces 'You must buy my son/daughter these gifts!!!'

I think bridal registries are different...because people don't get handed lists of what to buy. Also they are invited to bridal showers so they get free food and drink lol...seriously, it is up to guests if they want to get a gift off someone's registry or not. It's not presented as mandatory, as it was in this situation
jcslady Posted:

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Posted by sophisticat13

Yes...I think it's rude!! It's like asking for a gift...no make that demand! I think if she hinted in conversation that's different but not a list...it announces 'You must buy my son/daughter these gifts!!!'

I think bridal registries are different...because people don't get handed lists of what to buy. Also they are invited to bridal showers so they get free food and drink lol...seriously, it is up to guests if they want to get a gift off someone's registry or not. It's not presented as mandatory, as it was in this situation


agreed!!!

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