Obnoxiously rude commercial

[StusBlues]

@Bryan_Ekers

He should be grateful to not get a bust in the chops for Christmas!

Indeed.

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@Diogenes_the_Cynic

I totally disagree. All gifts should be given without expectation of reciprocation. Gift giving is not a tit-for-tat. If you give a gift, you should give it without expecting anything back at all.

There are many situations where this is just not true. Gift giving is often absolutely done with the expectation of reciprocation.

[Diogenes_the_Cynic]

Then it’s not really gift giving.

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@Diogenes_the_Cynic

Then it’s not really gift giving.

Fair enough, but a common one in the workplace. Also not at all uncommon in families among adults.

[Diogenes_the_Cynic]

I’m expressing my opinion about what gift giving should be, not what is common. In my opinion, gifts should given without expectation of reciprocation, and gifts should always be accepted without criticism or dissatisfaction.

[PlainJain]

@Diogenes_the_Cynic

I’m expressing my opinion about what gift giving should be, not what is common. In my opinion, gifts should given without expectation of reciprocation, and gifts should always be accepted without criticism or dissatisfaction.

Agreed.

@obfusciatrist

Gift cards are a stupid gift, but of course I’d never say that to someone who just gave me one. They just go in a drawer or closet like any other gifts I get that I’ll never use.

I measure my life success based on how little time I spend in stores shopping.

Wow.

[Skywatcher]

@Justin_Bailey

That’s a pre-paid debit card, not the same thing.

Moral: if you’re giving or receiving a card, pay attention to the fine print!