[Emerald U.]

General Discussion Thread 11.12.2025​

What’s up, dear GrayViners? I hope everyone’s having a great week!

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I’m trying to finish my holiday shopping early this year, but I’ve hit a gift-giving wall—and I need your help. Tell me: Would you rather receive a gift you need or a gift you want? Share your answer with us, and feel free to toss in your favorite gift ideas, too!

 

[Hazeleyes]

I would rather get gifts I need.
Over the years I tried making up my own gift baskets based on the people’s nationality (put food items from their country) , for older people things that they can always use (toilet paper, dish towel, face tissue, paper towel along with a gift card to a store you know they shop at).

 

[tennis]

Either one would be welcome.

 

[carca]

while it is always to get a special gift I would always choose something we need, like lights and heaters for when the power goes out. thank you

 

[liatbd]

Since I was 10, I've always hoped for books. Cherry Âmes and Happy Hollisters. Later Danielle Steel. And now James Patterson.

 

[dlabelle777]

Gift I want

 

[Gayle B.]

I would prefer a gift I need. I would hope that I can save money to buy what I want.

 

[NIBOR0]

Sometimes it's something I need and sometimes it's something I want, so it just depends.

 

[Wellman]

I usually buy what I need. My wants are few and I am hard to buy for. I like gifts that I wouldn't mind having but wouldn't buy for myself. I like restaurant gift cards. They are a real treat.

 

[Arkie]

Any would be ok but some thing i needed would be great. I fix up a small box at Christmas for my Sister and it is always things she really needs. Quarters for laundry for one thing and then as a special surprise it is some thing she wanted. No knickey knacks though

 

[Wiseoldone]

Both because sometimes what you want is what you need

 

[Cochy]

I myself, and I think most people too would receiving a gift they want. As it brings more joy and pleasure, even if its not something they absolutely need.

 

[Debthina]

A gift I need or a gift card so I can decide if want to get what I want or need.

 

[BarbF]

I welcome any gift I receive, but to be honest, I would rather receive a gift I want!

 

[Carol *]

A gift that I want. I usually have what I need.