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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are putting together wishlists that are inconvenient - aren't they all? adults just buy what they want when they want-- then when someone asks for a wishlist we all need a better answer...

What say you, DCUM? Someone asks for a wishlist you say

1. We are blessedly able to purchase all we need have have no list
2. We are adults, trish, so we just buy what we need and suggest you do the same. 
3. Awww so sweet of you to think of us. We have what we need, but if you want to pick up the tab for the kids 4K summer camp, that would be PRIMO. 
4. Just cash thanks[/quote]

Because this comes off as smug, superior, and condescending, with more than a hint of judgment. None of this reflects well on you, though that may be your intent. Be gracious. It's the holidays, after all. No one likes some virtue signaling smuggie lecturing them about a gift exchange. [/quote]

Isn’t the magic of a gift that you don’t have to shop for it?  So say anything like — or we’d love some nice wine; I always love jewelry; some fancy food stuff would be great; gift certificate to any restaurant you think we’d like (and maybe babysitting too!); any book you think we’d enjoy; cute stuff for our cute dog, etc.  I don’t see why this is so hard.  [/quote]

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