Stop Asking People What They Want for Christmas!
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Should we stop asking people what they want for Christmas?
Is it better if we really think about what the person would like and surprise them with something thoughtful?
Imnotcheap I agree. One year at work for secret Santa I got a bottle of wine and spices to make mulled wine. Nice pressie but I was pretty sure everyone knew I didn't drink. The year I was diagnosed with D2 my supposed best friend got me a box of chocolates and a huge tub of Cadbury drinking chocolate!
Lynibis they sound like nice presents for other people but definitely not you. Some people never listen sadly
Lynibis I have been type 2 diabetic for a good few years. I know it's difficult to get your head around, but you can still have sweet things in moderation please don't feel you can't have anything sweet at all
sallylester1 I appreciate your comment but was diagnosed well over a decade ago. Doc put me on a day course and I think I know as much about D2 as most non medical folk. Your comment seems at odds with the other one I just replied to but thanks for your advice.
Lynibis sorry I was under the impression you had just been diagnosed this year.
sallylester1 no problem, it is very easy for misunderstandings to occur in online comments. Have a great Christmas
i get that its nice to get what you want but i think it has gone to the extreme. Even Christmas secret santa has turned into giving a list of what you want for the person to chose off.
I think it’s better to ask someone what they want because then at least you’re sure they will like the gift
I'd rather be asked. I'm general I.e. I'll say a number of things to keep it a surprise.
Jerseydrew That's a good idea! People have asked me what I want before and when I've said Gin they have asked for a list of which ones I like, and that way I still get the surprise.
Yes. we can look at for their social media profiles and we can start selecting accordingly
I always ask. I'd rather spend my money on something they'd like/enjoy then waste it on some tat they don't like. If I'm asked I just send them my Amazon wishlist.
Glitterandgold What if you are sure you would find something you knew they would love?
I would rather someone asked me what I wanted than I ended up with something I wouldn't use and the person has wasted their money. By the same logic I want to get them something they will like/use and not waste my money.
I remember the days when my kids used to circle things in the Argos catalogue!
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