OT: Don’t give people “art” as a gift

[CMcG]

I am heartsick because a friend gave me something as a gift that I didn’t want to display in my house and I “edited” it and the friend is very hurt. It’s not that I can put it up/take it down before/after my friend comes by; my friend comes by at least five times a week and at various times, and I don’t mind that. The “art” in question is a year-round wreath. It had a bunch of garish ribbon bows. I removed those and the result is something I can live with but don’t really like. Still, this friend is angry. This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.”

Disclosure: I grew up middle class in San Diego and my elderly parents still have a Brady Bunch house. My sibs and I are also middle class but decorated cheap but chic and eclectic. Any advice sincerely appreciated.

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[Coronita]

CMcg,

Sigh…

Assuming this friend is a woman (shops at Michael's).

You should know better. You should read my book, "Man's survival in woman's world."

Rule #1: NEVER alter a woman's gift. EVAR.

Rule #2: The gift must be placed in a #1 location the first month. Gradually move the gift to a less discrete location over time. The target being the garage, or better a garage sale. When asked, just say "I thought the gift would look better there, as it naturally blends better with that room" (room being garage eventually)

Rule #3: The best way to stop the creative gift giving is simply to return the favor. Find the most manly things you can think of that you know she'll hate, and give it to her…Make sure it's not completely distasteful (like a nude picture or such). It must "appear" to look innocent, just make sure it reflects the typical "bonehead" men gift..It must be obvious and stick out when placed in a location and cause the sense of "gosh i really hate this, but I don't want to disappoint my friend" type of discomfort…….Make sure as you are giving it to her, you say "our friendship means a lot to me, and I thought about you when I got this for you.. I hope you proudly display this in a conspicuous location as a validation of our friendship". Don't forget to wrap the gift, otherwise she won't take you seriously. If you don't know how to wrap, pay someone to do it.

Here's a couple of excellent gift ideas.

1)Animal heads: real dead animals are a plus, fake ones are good substitutes. http://www.animalhead.com/index.html

2)Beer can art: something like this, but obviously it would mean more if you made them yourself (hint, they won't turn out as nice as these)

http://www.hemmy.net/2006/12/31/beer-can-art/

3)Fish trophy, with mount.

http://www.trophyfishmounts.com/

4)Big Flag's that proudly display the name of your favorite automobile company.

Example,

http://www.worldclassflags.com/prod-audi-dealer-flag.htm (plus if she really doesn't want it, it will end up in your garage…Cool.)

5) Dartboards….. And make sure that when she hangs it up, for the first month, you ALWAYS play darts, and you ALWAYS miss the dartboard, hitting the surrounding stucco.

6)Framed (and it must be framed and mounted) poster of your favorite car or motorcycle.

 

7)Ant farms.

8) Chiapet. Make sure you buy the ANIMAL/character shaped one, not the PLANT shaped one. For exampple, pick the Shaggy or Scobby Doo one. ALSO, make sure it's already grown (you grow it and then give it to her).

http://www.rkdm.com/chiapet/index.htm

 

Use your imagination…Come on, it's not that hard.

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—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[zk]

FLU,

Clever ideas, but they appear to be aimed at a man. CMCG is, if I recall, a woman.

CMCG, I’m a bit confused about how good a friend this is. I certainly don’t have any friends that come by five times a week. My wife has one or two that might come by that often, but they are easily good enough friends that she can laugh off a gift that she doesn’t want. What she would do is kind of make a joke about it in a merry way. Keep smiling and laughing and joking while gently placing said gift in a location such that the friend knows she’ll never see it displayed again. If you keep it light, there might not be so much tension and your non-display of her gift might not cause such a rift.

In any case, a friend that gets “very hurt” and “angry” if you alter a gift she gave you seems pretty self-centered to me. Not to mention fragile and needy.

[CMcG]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my “junk room,” the third bedroom in which I, as an “artiste” writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

[zk]

“I forgot that the new five is six.”

Reminds me of a funny story. A few years ago, a guy at work set his clock the wrong way one fall. Showed up for his 6am shift at 4am. Of course now we remind him not so gently every fall (and spring) which way to set his clock.

[zk]

“I forgot that the new five is six.”

Reminds me of a funny story. A few years ago, a guy at work set his clock the wrong way one fall. Showed up for his 6am shift at 4am. Of course now we remind him not so gently every fall (and spring) which way to set his clock.

[zk]

“I forgot that the new five is six.”

Reminds me of a funny story. A few years ago, a guy at work set his clock the wrong way one fall. Showed up for his 6am shift at 4am. Of course now we remind him not so gently every fall (and spring) which way to set his clock.

[zk]

“I forgot that the new five is six.”

Reminds me of a funny story. A few years ago, a guy at work set his clock the wrong way one fall. Showed up for his 6am shift at 4am. Of course now we remind him not so gently every fall (and spring) which way to set his clock.

[zk]

“I forgot that the new five is six.”

Reminds me of a funny story. A few years ago, a guy at work set his clock the wrong way one fall. Showed up for his 6am shift at 4am. Of course now we remind him not so gently every fall (and spring) which way to set his clock.

[Coronita]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my "junk room," the third bedroom in which I, as an "artiste" writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

Sorry about that. I thought you were a man and your friend was a woman. I should have known better. I know this one chinese lady friend in her 30ies. Really cute and sweet, and about 5 feet tall. But, apparently she's really into hunting. Not your typical asian lady. And another lady taught me how to heal and toe in a car, and actually taught me a lot about how to service my audi lol 🙁

 

Ok…here's the followup suggestion. Read my other book "Woman's survival guide in a Man-but-thinks-like-a-woman's world."

I think you can apply the same tactics in #3 with the same gift ideas. In fact, it would be kinda funny. Guy that shops at michael's probably isn't into much for hunting,cars,beer can butthead buddies etc. Your "gift" to him, while normally would be sincerely appreciated by a grease monkey, rugged man, probably would invoke the same reaction you had with the wreath. Especially if he likes to work on gardens, the ChiaPet is the perfect gift…because most people hate those things.

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Enorah]

LOL

Thank goodness for laughter in the middle of what is appearing to be a really hard time here in this crazy reality.

I appreciate these threads just as much as I appreciate the on topic informative threads as I get to know you all in a more well rounded way.

CMcG, methinks there is more to this story than just the rejection of the gift. Is he feeling rejected by you in another way perhaps and just projecting those feelings onto this whole wreath thing?

[Ricechex]

I was thinking similarly to Enorah…sounds like he may have something more in mind. Unless he is gay, but garish wreaths and gay guys aren’t usually a match.

If you like this guy, I would leave the wreath up for awhile, relationships are more important than things. If you are not into him, and don’t care about the future of the friendship/relationship/whatever it is, then you could move it to the garage. If you do get involved with him, years later, he could still bring up the wreath incident during some argument. “Remember how you got rid of the wreath? You don’t like the gifts I get you!”

The other thing that does not make much sense is if he is coming over that frequently, one would think he might have greater observational skills regarding your home decor. Or, perhaps, you have confined him to the garden? Or is he a bit self-preoccupied? Or just clueless?

[CMcG]

Guys, I am divorced after a long marriage. In this relationship, we are just friends. It didn’t start that way, but it works best that way. I am a real estate bear like you (which is why I am here) and I hesitate to “out” myself but the fact is I have had more than a dozen books published by major publishers. NO best sellers. But some of you guys are so funny and articulate (FLU included) I’d be willing to team up on a project. If there’s any interest, I’ll post my e-mail.

[CMcG]

Guys, I am divorced after a long marriage. In this relationship, we are just friends. It didn’t start that way, but it works best that way. I am a real estate bear like you (which is why I am here) and I hesitate to “out” myself but the fact is I have had more than a dozen books published by major publishers. NO best sellers. But some of you guys are so funny and articulate (FLU included) I’d be willing to team up on a project. If there’s any interest, I’ll post my e-mail.

[CMcG]

Guys, I am divorced after a long marriage. In this relationship, we are just friends. It didn’t start that way, but it works best that way. I am a real estate bear like you (which is why I am here) and I hesitate to “out” myself but the fact is I have had more than a dozen books published by major publishers. NO best sellers. But some of you guys are so funny and articulate (FLU included) I’d be willing to team up on a project. If there’s any interest, I’ll post my e-mail.

[CMcG]

Guys, I am divorced after a long marriage. In this relationship, we are just friends. It didn’t start that way, but it works best that way. I am a real estate bear like you (which is why I am here) and I hesitate to “out” myself but the fact is I have had more than a dozen books published by major publishers. NO best sellers. But some of you guys are so funny and articulate (FLU included) I’d be willing to team up on a project. If there’s any interest, I’ll post my e-mail.

[CMcG]

Guys, I am divorced after a long marriage. In this relationship, we are just friends. It didn’t start that way, but it works best that way. I am a real estate bear like you (which is why I am here) and I hesitate to “out” myself but the fact is I have had more than a dozen books published by major publishers. NO best sellers. But some of you guys are so funny and articulate (FLU included) I’d be willing to team up on a project. If there’s any interest, I’ll post my e-mail.

[Ricechex]

I was thinking similarly to Enorah…sounds like he may have something more in mind. Unless he is gay, but garish wreaths and gay guys aren’t usually a match.

If you like this guy, I would leave the wreath up for awhile, relationships are more important than things. If you are not into him, and don’t care about the future of the friendship/relationship/whatever it is, then you could move it to the garage. If you do get involved with him, years later, he could still bring up the wreath incident during some argument. “Remember how you got rid of the wreath? You don’t like the gifts I get you!”

The other thing that does not make much sense is if he is coming over that frequently, one would think he might have greater observational skills regarding your home decor. Or, perhaps, you have confined him to the garden? Or is he a bit self-preoccupied? Or just clueless?

[Ricechex]

I was thinking similarly to Enorah…sounds like he may have something more in mind. Unless he is gay, but garish wreaths and gay guys aren’t usually a match.

If you like this guy, I would leave the wreath up for awhile, relationships are more important than things. If you are not into him, and don’t care about the future of the friendship/relationship/whatever it is, then you could move it to the garage. If you do get involved with him, years later, he could still bring up the wreath incident during some argument. “Remember how you got rid of the wreath? You don’t like the gifts I get you!”

The other thing that does not make much sense is if he is coming over that frequently, one would think he might have greater observational skills regarding your home decor. Or, perhaps, you have confined him to the garden? Or is he a bit self-preoccupied? Or just clueless?

[Ricechex]

I was thinking similarly to Enorah…sounds like he may have something more in mind. Unless he is gay, but garish wreaths and gay guys aren’t usually a match.

If you like this guy, I would leave the wreath up for awhile, relationships are more important than things. If you are not into him, and don’t care about the future of the friendship/relationship/whatever it is, then you could move it to the garage. If you do get involved with him, years later, he could still bring up the wreath incident during some argument. “Remember how you got rid of the wreath? You don’t like the gifts I get you!”

The other thing that does not make much sense is if he is coming over that frequently, one would think he might have greater observational skills regarding your home decor. Or, perhaps, you have confined him to the garden? Or is he a bit self-preoccupied? Or just clueless?

[Ricechex]

I was thinking similarly to Enorah…sounds like he may have something more in mind. Unless he is gay, but garish wreaths and gay guys aren’t usually a match.

If you like this guy, I would leave the wreath up for awhile, relationships are more important than things. If you are not into him, and don’t care about the future of the friendship/relationship/whatever it is, then you could move it to the garage. If you do get involved with him, years later, he could still bring up the wreath incident during some argument. “Remember how you got rid of the wreath? You don’t like the gifts I get you!”

The other thing that does not make much sense is if he is coming over that frequently, one would think he might have greater observational skills regarding your home decor. Or, perhaps, you have confined him to the garden? Or is he a bit self-preoccupied? Or just clueless?

[Enorah]

LOL

Thank goodness for laughter in the middle of what is appearing to be a really hard time here in this crazy reality.

I appreciate these threads just as much as I appreciate the on topic informative threads as I get to know you all in a more well rounded way.

CMcG, methinks there is more to this story than just the rejection of the gift. Is he feeling rejected by you in another way perhaps and just projecting those feelings onto this whole wreath thing?

[Enorah]

LOL

Thank goodness for laughter in the middle of what is appearing to be a really hard time here in this crazy reality.

I appreciate these threads just as much as I appreciate the on topic informative threads as I get to know you all in a more well rounded way.

CMcG, methinks there is more to this story than just the rejection of the gift. Is he feeling rejected by you in another way perhaps and just projecting those feelings onto this whole wreath thing?

[Enorah]

LOL

Thank goodness for laughter in the middle of what is appearing to be a really hard time here in this crazy reality.

I appreciate these threads just as much as I appreciate the on topic informative threads as I get to know you all in a more well rounded way.

CMcG, methinks there is more to this story than just the rejection of the gift. Is he feeling rejected by you in another way perhaps and just projecting those feelings onto this whole wreath thing?

[Enorah]

LOL

Thank goodness for laughter in the middle of what is appearing to be a really hard time here in this crazy reality.

I appreciate these threads just as much as I appreciate the on topic informative threads as I get to know you all in a more well rounded way.

CMcG, methinks there is more to this story than just the rejection of the gift. Is he feeling rejected by you in another way perhaps and just projecting those feelings onto this whole wreath thing?

[Enorah]

LOL

Thank goodness for laughter in the middle of what is appearing to be a really hard time here in this crazy reality.

I appreciate these threads just as much as I appreciate the on topic informative threads as I get to know you all in a more well rounded way.

CMcG, methinks there is more to this story than just the rejection of the gift. Is he feeling rejected by you in another way perhaps and just projecting those feelings onto this whole wreath thing?

[Coronita]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my "junk room," the third bedroom in which I, as an "artiste" writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

Sorry about that. I thought you were a man and your friend was a woman. I should have known better. I know this one chinese lady friend in her 30ies. Really cute and sweet, and about 5 feet tall. But, apparently she's really into hunting. Not your typical asian lady. And another lady taught me how to heal and toe in a car, and actually taught me a lot about how to service my audi lol 🙁

 

Ok…here's the followup suggestion. Read my other book "Woman's survival guide in a Man-but-thinks-like-a-woman's world."

I think you can apply the same tactics in #3 with the same gift ideas. In fact, it would be kinda funny. Guy that shops at michael's probably isn't into much for hunting,cars,beer can butthead buddies etc. Your "gift" to him, while normally would be sincerely appreciated by a grease monkey, rugged man, probably would invoke the same reaction you had with the wreath. Especially if he likes to work on gardens, the ChiaPet is the perfect gift…because most people hate those things.

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my "junk room," the third bedroom in which I, as an "artiste" writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

Sorry about that. I thought you were a man and your friend was a woman. I should have known better. I know this one chinese lady friend in her 30ies. Really cute and sweet, and about 5 feet tall. But, apparently she's really into hunting. Not your typical asian lady. And another lady taught me how to heal and toe in a car, and actually taught me a lot about how to service my audi lol 🙁

 

Ok…here's the followup suggestion. Read my other book "Woman's survival guide in a Man-but-thinks-like-a-woman's world."

I think you can apply the same tactics in #3 with the same gift ideas. In fact, it would be kinda funny. Guy that shops at michael's probably isn't into much for hunting,cars,beer can butthead buddies etc. Your "gift" to him, while normally would be sincerely appreciated by a grease monkey, rugged man, probably would invoke the same reaction you had with the wreath. Especially if he likes to work on gardens, the ChiaPet is the perfect gift…because most people hate those things.

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my "junk room," the third bedroom in which I, as an "artiste" writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

Sorry about that. I thought you were a man and your friend was a woman. I should have known better. I know this one chinese lady friend in her 30ies. Really cute and sweet, and about 5 feet tall. But, apparently she's really into hunting. Not your typical asian lady. And another lady taught me how to heal and toe in a car, and actually taught me a lot about how to service my audi lol 🙁

 

Ok…here's the followup suggestion. Read my other book "Woman's survival guide in a Man-but-thinks-like-a-woman's world."

I think you can apply the same tactics in #3 with the same gift ideas. In fact, it would be kinda funny. Guy that shops at michael's probably isn't into much for hunting,cars,beer can butthead buddies etc. Your "gift" to him, while normally would be sincerely appreciated by a grease monkey, rugged man, probably would invoke the same reaction you had with the wreath. Especially if he likes to work on gardens, the ChiaPet is the perfect gift…because most people hate those things.

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my "junk room," the third bedroom in which I, as an "artiste" writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

Sorry about that. I thought you were a man and your friend was a woman. I should have known better. I know this one chinese lady friend in her 30ies. Really cute and sweet, and about 5 feet tall. But, apparently she's really into hunting. Not your typical asian lady. And another lady taught me how to heal and toe in a car, and actually taught me a lot about how to service my audi lol 🙁

 

Ok…here's the followup suggestion. Read my other book "Woman's survival guide in a Man-but-thinks-like-a-woman's world."

I think you can apply the same tactics in #3 with the same gift ideas. In fact, it would be kinda funny. Guy that shops at michael's probably isn't into much for hunting,cars,beer can butthead buddies etc. Your "gift" to him, while normally would be sincerely appreciated by a grease monkey, rugged man, probably would invoke the same reaction you had with the wreath. Especially if he likes to work on gardens, the ChiaPet is the perfect gift…because most people hate those things.

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[CMcG]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my “junk room,” the third bedroom in which I, as an “artiste” writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

[CMcG]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my “junk room,” the third bedroom in which I, as an “artiste” writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

[CMcG]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my “junk room,” the third bedroom in which I, as an “artiste” writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

[CMcG]

Thanks, guys, for the laughs and suggestions! zk is right…I am female. My friend is male, which may surprise you. He comes by a lot because he enjoys puttering around and working in my jungle of a backyard garden. I really appreciate that. I would dearly love to put that wreath in the garage, but that would devastate him. Thanks to your help, though, I am inspired to put it in my “junk room,” the third bedroom in which I, as an “artiste” writer, create stuff amidst boxes of old crap. The wreath, I will say, inspires me in here. But when people come to visit, I shut the door to this room. Forgive any typos. I woke up at five and forgot that the new five is six.

[zk]

FLU,

Clever ideas, but they appear to be aimed at a man. CMCG is, if I recall, a woman.

CMCG, I’m a bit confused about how good a friend this is. I certainly don’t have any friends that come by five times a week. My wife has one or two that might come by that often, but they are easily good enough friends that she can laugh off a gift that she doesn’t want. What she would do is kind of make a joke about it in a merry way. Keep smiling and laughing and joking while gently placing said gift in a location such that the friend knows she’ll never see it displayed again. If you keep it light, there might not be so much tension and your non-display of her gift might not cause such a rift.

In any case, a friend that gets “very hurt” and “angry” if you alter a gift she gave you seems pretty self-centered to me. Not to mention fragile and needy.

[zk]

FLU,

Clever ideas, but they appear to be aimed at a man. CMCG is, if I recall, a woman.

CMCG, I’m a bit confused about how good a friend this is. I certainly don’t have any friends that come by five times a week. My wife has one or two that might come by that often, but they are easily good enough friends that she can laugh off a gift that she doesn’t want. What she would do is kind of make a joke about it in a merry way. Keep smiling and laughing and joking while gently placing said gift in a location such that the friend knows she’ll never see it displayed again. If you keep it light, there might not be so much tension and your non-display of her gift might not cause such a rift.

In any case, a friend that gets “very hurt” and “angry” if you alter a gift she gave you seems pretty self-centered to me. Not to mention fragile and needy.

[zk]

FLU,

Clever ideas, but they appear to be aimed at a man. CMCG is, if I recall, a woman.

CMCG, I’m a bit confused about how good a friend this is. I certainly don’t have any friends that come by five times a week. My wife has one or two that might come by that often, but they are easily good enough friends that she can laugh off a gift that she doesn’t want. What she would do is kind of make a joke about it in a merry way. Keep smiling and laughing and joking while gently placing said gift in a location such that the friend knows she’ll never see it displayed again. If you keep it light, there might not be so much tension and your non-display of her gift might not cause such a rift.

In any case, a friend that gets “very hurt” and “angry” if you alter a gift she gave you seems pretty self-centered to me. Not to mention fragile and needy.

[zk]

FLU,

Clever ideas, but they appear to be aimed at a man. CMCG is, if I recall, a woman.

CMCG, I’m a bit confused about how good a friend this is. I certainly don’t have any friends that come by five times a week. My wife has one or two that might come by that often, but they are easily good enough friends that she can laugh off a gift that she doesn’t want. What she would do is kind of make a joke about it in a merry way. Keep smiling and laughing and joking while gently placing said gift in a location such that the friend knows she’ll never see it displayed again. If you keep it light, there might not be so much tension and your non-display of her gift might not cause such a rift.

In any case, a friend that gets “very hurt” and “angry” if you alter a gift she gave you seems pretty self-centered to me. Not to mention fragile and needy.

[Coronita]

CMcg,

Sigh…

Assuming this friend is a woman (shops at Michael's).

You should know better. You should read my book, "Man's survival in woman's world."

Rule #1: NEVER alter a woman's gift. EVAR.

Rule #2: The gift must be placed in a #1 location the first month. Gradually move the gift to a less discrete location over time. The target being the garage, or better a garage sale. When asked, just say "I thought the gift would look better there, as it naturally blends better with that room" (room being garage eventually)

Rule #3: The best way to stop the creative gift giving is simply to return the favor. Find the most manly things you can think of that you know she'll hate, and give it to her…Make sure it's not completely distasteful (like a nude picture or such). It must "appear" to look innocent, just make sure it reflects the typical "bonehead" men gift..It must be obvious and stick out when placed in a location and cause the sense of "gosh i really hate this, but I don't want to disappoint my friend" type of discomfort…….Make sure as you are giving it to her, you say "our friendship means a lot to me, and I thought about you when I got this for you.. I hope you proudly display this in a conspicuous location as a validation of our friendship". Don't forget to wrap the gift, otherwise she won't take you seriously. If you don't know how to wrap, pay someone to do it.

Here's a couple of excellent gift ideas.

1)Animal heads: real dead animals are a plus, fake ones are good substitutes. http://www.animalhead.com/index.html

2)Beer can art: something like this, but obviously it would mean more if you made them yourself (hint, they won't turn out as nice as these)

http://www.hemmy.net/2006/12/31/beer-can-art/

3)Fish trophy, with mount.

http://www.trophyfishmounts.com/

4)Big Flag's that proudly display the name of your favorite automobile company.

Example,

http://www.worldclassflags.com/prod-audi-dealer-flag.htm (plus if she really doesn't want it, it will end up in your garage…Cool.)

5) Dartboards….. And make sure that when she hangs it up, for the first month, you ALWAYS play darts, and you ALWAYS miss the dartboard, hitting the surrounding stucco.

6)Framed (and it must be framed and mounted) poster of your favorite car or motorcycle.

 

7)Ant farms.

8) Chiapet. Make sure you buy the ANIMAL/character shaped one, not the PLANT shaped one. For exampple, pick the Shaggy or Scobby Doo one. ALSO, make sure it's already grown (you grow it and then give it to her).

http://www.rkdm.com/chiapet/index.htm

 

Use your imagination…Come on, it's not that hard.

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—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

CMcg,

Sigh…

Assuming this friend is a woman (shops at Michael's).

You should know better. You should read my book, "Man's survival in woman's world."

Rule #1: NEVER alter a woman's gift. EVAR.

Rule #2: The gift must be placed in a #1 location the first month. Gradually move the gift to a less discrete location over time. The target being the garage, or better a garage sale. When asked, just say "I thought the gift would look better there, as it naturally blends better with that room" (room being garage eventually)

Rule #3: The best way to stop the creative gift giving is simply to return the favor. Find the most manly things you can think of that you know she'll hate, and give it to her…Make sure it's not completely distasteful (like a nude picture or such). It must "appear" to look innocent, just make sure it reflects the typical "bonehead" men gift..It must be obvious and stick out when placed in a location and cause the sense of "gosh i really hate this, but I don't want to disappoint my friend" type of discomfort…….Make sure as you are giving it to her, you say "our friendship means a lot to me, and I thought about you when I got this for you.. I hope you proudly display this in a conspicuous location as a validation of our friendship". Don't forget to wrap the gift, otherwise she won't take you seriously. If you don't know how to wrap, pay someone to do it.

Here's a couple of excellent gift ideas.

1)Animal heads: real dead animals are a plus, fake ones are good substitutes. http://www.animalhead.com/index.html

2)Beer can art: something like this, but obviously it would mean more if you made them yourself (hint, they won't turn out as nice as these)

http://www.hemmy.net/2006/12/31/beer-can-art/

3)Fish trophy, with mount.

http://www.trophyfishmounts.com/

4)Big Flag's that proudly display the name of your favorite automobile company.

Example,

http://www.worldclassflags.com/prod-audi-dealer-flag.htm (plus if she really doesn't want it, it will end up in your garage…Cool.)

5) Dartboards….. And make sure that when she hangs it up, for the first month, you ALWAYS play darts, and you ALWAYS miss the dartboard, hitting the surrounding stucco.

6)Framed (and it must be framed and mounted) poster of your favorite car or motorcycle.

 

7)Ant farms.

8) Chiapet. Make sure you buy the ANIMAL/character shaped one, not the PLANT shaped one. For exampple, pick the Shaggy or Scobby Doo one. ALSO, make sure it's already grown (you grow it and then give it to her).

http://www.rkdm.com/chiapet/index.htm

 

Use your imagination…Come on, it's not that hard.

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

CMcg,

Sigh…

Assuming this friend is a woman (shops at Michael's).

You should know better. You should read my book, "Man's survival in woman's world."

Rule #1: NEVER alter a woman's gift. EVAR.

Rule #2: The gift must be placed in a #1 location the first month. Gradually move the gift to a less discrete location over time. The target being the garage, or better a garage sale. When asked, just say "I thought the gift would look better there, as it naturally blends better with that room" (room being garage eventually)

Rule #3: The best way to stop the creative gift giving is simply to return the favor. Find the most manly things you can think of that you know she'll hate, and give it to her…Make sure it's not completely distasteful (like a nude picture or such). It must "appear" to look innocent, just make sure it reflects the typical "bonehead" men gift..It must be obvious and stick out when placed in a location and cause the sense of "gosh i really hate this, but I don't want to disappoint my friend" type of discomfort…….Make sure as you are giving it to her, you say "our friendship means a lot to me, and I thought about you when I got this for you.. I hope you proudly display this in a conspicuous location as a validation of our friendship". Don't forget to wrap the gift, otherwise she won't take you seriously. If you don't know how to wrap, pay someone to do it.

Here's a couple of excellent gift ideas.

1)Animal heads: real dead animals are a plus, fake ones are good substitutes. http://www.animalhead.com/index.html

2)Beer can art: something like this, but obviously it would mean more if you made them yourself (hint, they won't turn out as nice as these)

http://www.hemmy.net/2006/12/31/beer-can-art/

3)Fish trophy, with mount.

http://www.trophyfishmounts.com/

4)Big Flag's that proudly display the name of your favorite automobile company.

Example,

http://www.worldclassflags.com/prod-audi-dealer-flag.htm (plus if she really doesn't want it, it will end up in your garage…Cool.)

5) Dartboards….. And make sure that when she hangs it up, for the first month, you ALWAYS play darts, and you ALWAYS miss the dartboard, hitting the surrounding stucco.

6)Framed (and it must be framed and mounted) poster of your favorite car or motorcycle.

 

7)Ant farms.

8) Chiapet. Make sure you buy the ANIMAL/character shaped one, not the PLANT shaped one. For exampple, pick the Shaggy or Scobby Doo one. ALSO, make sure it's already grown (you grow it and then give it to her).

http://www.rkdm.com/chiapet/index.htm

 

Use your imagination…Come on, it's not that hard.

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[Coronita]

CMcg,

Sigh…

Assuming this friend is a woman (shops at Michael's).

You should know better. You should read my book, "Man's survival in woman's world."

Rule #1: NEVER alter a woman's gift. EVAR.

Rule #2: The gift must be placed in a #1 location the first month. Gradually move the gift to a less discrete location over time. The target being the garage, or better a garage sale. When asked, just say "I thought the gift would look better there, as it naturally blends better with that room" (room being garage eventually)

Rule #3: The best way to stop the creative gift giving is simply to return the favor. Find the most manly things you can think of that you know she'll hate, and give it to her…Make sure it's not completely distasteful (like a nude picture or such). It must "appear" to look innocent, just make sure it reflects the typical "bonehead" men gift..It must be obvious and stick out when placed in a location and cause the sense of "gosh i really hate this, but I don't want to disappoint my friend" type of discomfort…….Make sure as you are giving it to her, you say "our friendship means a lot to me, and I thought about you when I got this for you.. I hope you proudly display this in a conspicuous location as a validation of our friendship". Don't forget to wrap the gift, otherwise she won't take you seriously. If you don't know how to wrap, pay someone to do it.

Here's a couple of excellent gift ideas.

1)Animal heads: real dead animals are a plus, fake ones are good substitutes. http://www.animalhead.com/index.html

2)Beer can art: something like this, but obviously it would mean more if you made them yourself (hint, they won't turn out as nice as these)

http://www.hemmy.net/2006/12/31/beer-can-art/

3)Fish trophy, with mount.

http://www.trophyfishmounts.com/

4)Big Flag's that proudly display the name of your favorite automobile company.

Example,

http://www.worldclassflags.com/prod-audi-dealer-flag.htm (plus if she really doesn't want it, it will end up in your garage…Cool.)

5) Dartboards….. And make sure that when she hangs it up, for the first month, you ALWAYS play darts, and you ALWAYS miss the dartboard, hitting the surrounding stucco.

6)Framed (and it must be framed and mounted) poster of your favorite car or motorcycle.

 

7)Ant farms.

8) Chiapet. Make sure you buy the ANIMAL/character shaped one, not the PLANT shaped one. For exampple, pick the Shaggy or Scobby Doo one. ALSO, make sure it's already grown (you grow it and then give it to her).

http://www.rkdm.com/chiapet/index.htm

 

Use your imagination…Come on, it's not that hard.

[img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]

—– Sour grapes for everyone!

[orthofrancis]

OK quick question to help figure out the situation – Are you married? If you’re not, then this friend of yours probably wants to be a little more than friends, thus the frequent visits, and the gifts concern. Most guys I know aren’t friends with women, unless they are trying to make it more than that.

Just my 2 cents.

[orthofrancis]

OK quick question to help figure out the situation – Are you married? If you’re not, then this friend of yours probably wants to be a little more than friends, thus the frequent visits, and the gifts concern. Most guys I know aren’t friends with women, unless they are trying to make it more than that.

Just my 2 cents.

[orthofrancis]

OK quick question to help figure out the situation – Are you married? If you’re not, then this friend of yours probably wants to be a little more than friends, thus the frequent visits, and the gifts concern. Most guys I know aren’t friends with women, unless they are trying to make it more than that.

Just my 2 cents.

[orthofrancis]

OK quick question to help figure out the situation – Are you married? If you’re not, then this friend of yours probably wants to be a little more than friends, thus the frequent visits, and the gifts concern. Most guys I know aren’t friends with women, unless they are trying to make it more than that.

Just my 2 cents.

[orthofrancis]

OK quick question to help figure out the situation – Are you married? If you’re not, then this friend of yours probably wants to be a little more than friends, thus the frequent visits, and the gifts concern. Most guys I know aren’t friends with women, unless they are trying to make it more than that.

Just my 2 cents.

[orthofrancis]

OK quick question to help figure out the situation – Are you married? If you’re not, then this friend of yours probably wants to be a little more than friends, thus the frequent visits, and the gifts concern. Most guys I know aren’t friends with women, unless they are trying to make it more than that.

Just my 2 cents.

[Anonymous]

CMcG, If this friend is a guy who you’re knocking boots with, you’ll want to put the ugly thing up. That is if you care about him. If it’s a girlfriend, it’s bad taste for her to give you a piece of art to display in your home.

I, like most people I know, choose my own art to decorate my walls. Now, if someone gives me a Picasso, that’s a completely different story. I don’t care if it’s a painting of someone using the TOILET, I’d knock my own mother over in my haste to get that baby up on the wall.

[Anonymous]

CMcG, If this friend is a guy who you’re knocking boots with, you’ll want to put the ugly thing up. That is if you care about him. If it’s a girlfriend, it’s bad taste for her to give you a piece of art to display in your home.

I, like most people I know, choose my own art to decorate my walls. Now, if someone gives me a Picasso, that’s a completely different story. I don’t care if it’s a painting of someone using the TOILET, I’d knock my own mother over in my haste to get that baby up on the wall.

[Anonymous]

CMcG, If this friend is a guy who you’re knocking boots with, you’ll want to put the ugly thing up. That is if you care about him. If it’s a girlfriend, it’s bad taste for her to give you a piece of art to display in your home.

I, like most people I know, choose my own art to decorate my walls. Now, if someone gives me a Picasso, that’s a completely different story. I don’t care if it’s a painting of someone using the TOILET, I’d knock my own mother over in my haste to get that baby up on the wall.

[Anonymous]

CMcG, If this friend is a guy who you’re knocking boots with, you’ll want to put the ugly thing up. That is if you care about him. If it’s a girlfriend, it’s bad taste for her to give you a piece of art to display in your home.

I, like most people I know, choose my own art to decorate my walls. Now, if someone gives me a Picasso, that’s a completely different story. I don’t care if it’s a painting of someone using the TOILET, I’d knock my own mother over in my haste to get that baby up on the wall.

[Anonymous]

CMcG, If this friend is a guy who you’re knocking boots with, you’ll want to put the ugly thing up. That is if you care about him. If it’s a girlfriend, it’s bad taste for her to give you a piece of art to display in your home.

I, like most people I know, choose my own art to decorate my walls. Now, if someone gives me a Picasso, that’s a completely different story. I don’t care if it’s a painting of someone using the TOILET, I’d knock my own mother over in my haste to get that baby up on the wall.

[Anonymous]

This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.

CMcG, a point about the above. It wouldn’t matter to me where a friend of mine purchased a gift. Michael’s isn’t a thrift store, they have some nice stuff in there. I’ve gotten a lot of cute, whimsical things at bargain stores. Just becuase it costs more doesn’t mean it’s worth more. If I were your friend and I knew your position on that, I’d be hurt.

The one exception would be thrift stores. I don’t shop at them, and I don’t feel it’s appropriate to purchase someone a gift from a store that sells used items. That is what I’d consider trash, not something from Michael’s.

[Anonymous]

This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.

CMcG, a point about the above. It wouldn’t matter to me where a friend of mine purchased a gift. Michael’s isn’t a thrift store, they have some nice stuff in there. I’ve gotten a lot of cute, whimsical things at bargain stores. Just becuase it costs more doesn’t mean it’s worth more. If I were your friend and I knew your position on that, I’d be hurt.

The one exception would be thrift stores. I don’t shop at them, and I don’t feel it’s appropriate to purchase someone a gift from a store that sells used items. That is what I’d consider trash, not something from Michael’s.

[Anonymous]

This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.

CMcG, a point about the above. It wouldn’t matter to me where a friend of mine purchased a gift. Michael’s isn’t a thrift store, they have some nice stuff in there. I’ve gotten a lot of cute, whimsical things at bargain stores. Just becuase it costs more doesn’t mean it’s worth more. If I were your friend and I knew your position on that, I’d be hurt.

The one exception would be thrift stores. I don’t shop at them, and I don’t feel it’s appropriate to purchase someone a gift from a store that sells used items. That is what I’d consider trash, not something from Michael’s.

[Anonymous]

This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.

CMcG, a point about the above. It wouldn’t matter to me where a friend of mine purchased a gift. Michael’s isn’t a thrift store, they have some nice stuff in there. I’ve gotten a lot of cute, whimsical things at bargain stores. Just becuase it costs more doesn’t mean it’s worth more. If I were your friend and I knew your position on that, I’d be hurt.

The one exception would be thrift stores. I don’t shop at them, and I don’t feel it’s appropriate to purchase someone a gift from a store that sells used items. That is what I’d consider trash, not something from Michael’s.

[Anonymous]

This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.

CMcG, a point about the above. It wouldn’t matter to me where a friend of mine purchased a gift. Michael’s isn’t a thrift store, they have some nice stuff in there. I’ve gotten a lot of cute, whimsical things at bargain stores. Just becuase it costs more doesn’t mean it’s worth more. If I were your friend and I knew your position on that, I’d be hurt.

The one exception would be thrift stores. I don’t shop at them, and I don’t feel it’s appropriate to purchase someone a gift from a store that sells used items. That is what I’d consider trash, not something from Michael’s.

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