A Present Issue

I think Michelle passed a rather sweeping remark, something like "If I don't say/buy anything, you all won't get any present for *whoever*." I must agree that if I don't have a good idea of what to get for a person, it's very likely I would not get anything for that person's birthday. To me, perhaps a treat at Haagen Daaz or anywhere with nice food will do.

I think everyone has a different way/idea of celebrating birthdays or occasions, some prefer simpler ways, some prefer wine and dine, some chiong pubs and bars, picnics and others extravagant ones at good restaurants. Personally, I don't really mind not recieving presents, simply because I don't really want to inconvenience my friends to get me something. Of course if I do recieve any, they are very much appreciated.

Well, the idea I got from Michelle's tone seems to imply that if you DON'T give a present, hence forth you are undoubtly considered as thoroughly insincere. Irked me a bit, like my way of looking birthdays has been put down/disapproved. Felt that it was rather a narrow point of view. Presents should be given whenever the time/occasion is appropriate, the absence of them should also not mean any other if there's that basic trust and understanding between friends/individuals.

And for the record, I DO give presents to my friends! Like I said, it's when I feel like it!