Gift Expert Sherri Athay Shares Top Ten Signs Gift Giving is Bringing Out the Worst in You

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top ten signs gift giving is bringing out the worst in you

Do the holidays leave you feeling a little Grinchy? Do you sometimes dread the arrival of the next wedding, baby, or graduation announcement? If so, you're not alone. Sooner or later just about everyone experiences a little gift burnout. But if you suffer from the following symptoms on a regular basis, it's a good sign that gift giving is bringing out the worst in you.

10. You begin every gift search with the question, "What is the least I can spend?"

9. You decline an invitation because you don't want to shop for a gift.

8. You buy the same gadget for everyone on your gift list.

7. You equate wedding announcements with gift solicitations.

6. You give cheap gifts wrapped in boxes from upscale stores.

5. You really believe the label that reads, "One size fits all."

4. You take people at their word when they say, "Any gift will do."

3. You suspect every holiday was created by those with commercial interests in mind.

2. You often rationalize, "It's the thought that counts."

1. After opening your gift, the recipient exclaims, "You REALLY shouldn't have!"

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