Get Them Here! Here are some ways to save money on Christmas gifts and cut stress during the holidays. You know the type I mean. Then there are the obligatory gifts for those people whom you have only known for a month or two. Of course, you have to keep several presents on hand to give them. Think about that for a moment. There is a difference between that and doing what you are responsible for, but that is for another discussion. I know this is hard to do because we all want people to think well of us.
Here are some suggestions to free yourself from worrying about what others think, especially in the area of gift giving:.
First of all be a kind, considerate, respectful, good and caring person. I try to help them when I can, I treat them with respect and I try to do thoughtful things for them. If I have an extra amount of trash, I will make a point of running out and thanking him for doing the extra work. At other times, I tell him what a good job he does or I will call his company and tell them what a good job he does.
Every once in a while, I bring him out a plate of cookies. Sometimes others ask me if I give my trash man a gift and, when I say no, they get a look of horror on their faces.
Which would you rather have β someone who is nice and helpful to you all the time who might not give you a gift or someone who shows no interest in you all year and then gives you a token gift once a year? Years ago when I was younger, a friend and I had to go to a business get-together where they would be serving alcohol.
