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[quote=Anonymous]I do think it's a bit much to send a note that we didn't give you a gift because we gave to charity. It's like you not only don't give a gift (which is fine), but you give a guilt trip and humble brag. Sorry, you should not think you are getting a gift when there are people in need and I want you to know I am generous so I needed you to know I gave to charity! I love people giving to charity. Just give. Also, don't give to a charity in my name because I am picky about my charities. I make sure most of the money goes to the cause among other things. Just give to who you want and leave me out.

When my daughter was born a family friend gave to an institution I that did some awful things... in the name of our daughter (think like a Catholic church that hid child molesting). I was really grossed out and struggled with whether to even write a thank you note. I would just rather not know she supported this place. So the gift turned into feelings of disgust. I would rather she just have said "congrats!" I don't expect gifts.

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