2018 Holiday Gift Exchange7757

Originally Posted by Watcher
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Originally Posted by Jesse_O
I don't think anyone needs to feel bad about what they sent. We had a guideline and some were feeling generous. There's nothing wrong if you stayed to the guide or if you went over.

Having said that, if people think that increasing the guide amount is a good idea, we can do that next year. What would you all like to see as a "suggested amount"? If we had said it was $25 or $30 would some people not have joined this year? I'm just here to facilitate the thing. If the majority want to change something, we can do it.

I think "forcing" a raise is dangerous. 20.00 keeps it nice and fun. If I'm in a great mood that day and feel like adding some extras, then great. But once everyone feels like it's about keeping up with the jones', the entire premise of the event is lost. I still have all my kids 2.00 gifts they picked out for me because they mean something. I dont remember the big gifts over the years from others. Give what you can because it feels good , take part because it's fun and never ever feel badly about taking the time to think of, look for, wrap and mail a gift out of kindness (regardless the value).

Originally Posted by Jesse_O
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Originally Posted by Watcher

I think "forcing" a raise is dangerous. 20.00 keeps it nice and fun. If I'm in a great mood that day and feel like adding some extras, then great. But once everyone feels like it's about keeping up with the jones', the entire premise of the event is lost. I still have all my kids 2.00 gifts they picked out for me because they mean something. I dont remember the big gifts over the years from others. Give what you can because it feels good , take part because it's fun and never ever feel badly about taking the time to think of, look for, wrap and mail a gift out of kindness (regardless the value).

That's the perfect response in my opinion!! I hope everyone feels this way!!