To Gift or not to Gift

Dear Alex, what has prompted your inquiry? Originally Posted by SR Only

I was just curious.....

I was just curious..... Originally Posted by Alex Lieberman

For the girl that is pretty verbose in her blog that's one short answer.

Keep this up SR Only and PJ may get a heart attack from the shock lol

For the girl that is pretty verbose in her blog that's one short answer. Originally Posted by SR Only

LOL!!!!! I was running out at the time and I couldn't think of what to say. I have just heard so many stories of extravagant gifts being given by both providers and hobbyists and I wanted to know if any of that extravagance was represented on this board. I was also interested to hear what people think of as extravagant.

Kisses,

Alex

From today's Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/21/ny...isal.html?_r=1
and (12/13/10):
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/...doorman&st=cse
Nothing that references to our demi-monde world.

I'm supposedly a few reg's atf or one of their and i've not been in this long and this is my 1st x-mas as a provider but i'm not expecting to get or give.

I get and give various types of presents. I’ll never answer the question, “What do you want for Christmas?” I want what they want me to have. I recently came home to a wonderful, custom made little something on my doorstep. It was lovely, thoughtful and is very much enjoyed!

When I give a gift, I put a lot of thought into the whole process: buying just the right thing, wrapping it, giving it – all of it. It needn’t be expensive though sometimes they are. I think the most important thing a gift can be is that it is given out of a true desire to please the recipient. So I’m not sure I’m sold on the cost as a primary factor in deciding what to not to give. If one thinks the item will appear in a pawnshop window within hours after being given, maybe the gift giver should be re-considered giving a gift at all. Worse yet; BTW, I’ve never done this, the gift is returned for something else!

So the short answer is yes, I give gifts not to clients, but to friends that happen to be my lovers. Do I give gifts to everyone – no, but then again I’m not getting gifts from everyone either.

The analogy about the ounce of gold is curious. I’m shocked that the offer was rejected. I mean I wouldn’t accept a vile of gold dust from anyone for anything. It could be fairy dust for all I know, but it it’s a Krugerrand or Gold Eagle coin, well that’s a different story. I have a gold dealer that pays spot (I have now idea how he makes money, but I assume he does.), but as the economy is now, I’d put it in my safe deposit box.

I've been offered "gold" that was obviously fake so many times, I would turn it down based on that. But then I guess if you presented as business guy who trades in gold rather than a crazy mountain miner who wishes he'd struck a vein I might be more believing.

Last Christmas I got two gifts: a lovely beaded purse that a gentleman's wife made for me, and a sweet almost-antique rifle. Not extravagant, but meaningful, and I think of my friend every time I pick that gun up. I gave three gifts: coconut oil (it was a thing), homemade smoked salmon, and a nice pen.

This year I don't anticipate giving or receiving.

I did buy one gift this year.

It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to pick a gift that he could enjoy without raising any flags.

I wanted him to know he is appreciated and that I enjoy our time together. I didn't let him know I was getting him anything till the day I gave it to him. I didn't want him to feel like he had to run out and get something...

I was happy to have someone to dote on; so the giving was my gift to me this year!

EVERY GIRL LOVES GIFTS...MONEY INCLUDED I THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR ATF A GIFT Originally Posted by seductivesarah

Yes, I've absolutely loved my gifts from clients this year - they've tended to be gift cards which I don't remember ever dealing with before. They range from Barnes and Noble and Macys gift cards - all used with much enthusiasm! - to American Express gift cards which you can use just anywhere.

Aaaah...

Happy Xmas!

Leah Ireland xxx

Olivia Howard - "When I give a gift, I put a lot of thought into the whole process: buying just the right thing, wrapping it, giving it..."

Yes, I think all those things are extremely delightful to experience. I've opened some presents early - they've been just too glamorously wrapped to resist - and they've scored on all those points. But what has really scored has been the comment on what I mean in that persons life. And so mine.

Leah Ireland x

I got a gift from MY aft this year - Ansley!!! Thank you! Its a print that fits perfectly in my office and I love, love, love it. Plus, given the fact that she's a self-described non-fan of wrapping, she wrapped it SO PRETTILY - with an ornament as decoration. One of those neat, old fashioned ones that fit any tree (even my polish, shiney, bright one). And we had a blast with the santa claus 3-d glasses; me as well as my 6 yr old visitor tonight!

And my special someone got me a convertible M3. Well, we traded my 335 in for an M3. I love, love, love it. Merry Christmas and to all a good night!

And my special someone got me a convertible M3. Well, we traded my 335 in for an M3. I love, love, love it. Merry Christmas and to all a good night! Originally Posted by Sydneyb

Your someone special has good taste! Merry Christmas to you, too!

I think if yall have a great rapport or you feel close to her,, then give her a gift....

I was gifted by a reg unexpectedly and now I feel bad. It was a really nice big bottle of champagne and on top of that he cooked for me. how I want to gift back but dunno what :/..he's out of town till Jan 3rd