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I don't see this as really relevant - I just don't think that any of this warrants your own mother giving you a present on mother's day because you are yourself a mother, to me that takes away from your celebrating her.

But everyone celebrates holidays differently - I would just prefer this not be the way it is celebrated in my family.  [/quote]

To me, you are like the bride and groom who specify "no boxed gifts" to mean they want cash only.  Or the ones who put money trees out at showers or weddings.

If someone does something kind for you, act gracious and thank them.  You can't dictate how people are kind to you.  Well some people try, but they just come off as rude or obnoxious.  Just be gracious, thank your in-laws and then use, regift, return or donate said gift depending on if it suits you.  Don't try to change them or you may find yourself coming on here complaining about how your in-laws just ignore you and don't ever do anything for you.

Rebuffing courtesies is why the country is a lot less friendly than it used to be. [/quote]

Dude, I DON'T actually respond by rebuffing - I'm just saying this is not how I would prefer things to be, SINCE ASKED AN OPINION.  Honestly if the relationship is close enough for it to be ok for me to say something about it (like for my mom I'd just say "dude, mom!  what the heck - i'm supposed to get YOU something!"), then it's pretty much a non-issue already.[/quote]

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