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[quote=Anonymous]A close relative has a habit of giving $20 or $40 with specific instructions like "Please buy flowers for your table" or "Your kids would like strawberries." I know it is intended kindly, even though it feels controlling. I don't think it's a figure of speech: the relative is in our house regularly and definitely notices when the requested thing doesn't happen. Do I need to say something, other than thank you? The money will get spent on the house and kids either way, and the gift is appreciated. But if I wanted to buy those specific things I would have done so, and I don't want to explain or debate my choices.[/quote]
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