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Gifting to less well off

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namechangingisgamechanging · 08/04/2017 21:36

I have two close friends. One of whom is in a similar financial position to me, the other is much less well off. We do presents for kiddies etc. and each other, but I always feel slightly uncomfortable with the less well off friend. If I give what I would normally give, I worry that I make her feel bad because she can't repay the favour (of course that's not my intention at all), or if I give a lesser value gift, then I don't want her to think she deserves less! Of course she doesn't. If anything, she deserves more!
So I guess my question is what would you do in this situation?

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Obsidian77 · 08/04/2017 21:41

Most rich people I know are very stingy with presents Grin
Give her a present you think she would like.

Screamifuwant2gofaster · 08/04/2017 21:42

It is tricky. Do the two friends know each other?

namechangingisgamechanging · 08/04/2017 21:44

Scream I'm definitely not rich but don't want to be stingy either.
Yes, sorry, they do know each other. We're a close little group.

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namechangingisgamechanging · 08/04/2017 21:45

Oops quote fail, sorry!

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SparkleSoiree · 08/04/2017 21:46

I gift what I want regardless of other's financial circumstances. I don't think about it that deeply.

Lisa282820 · 10/04/2017 00:36

I am quite comfortable off now but in the days when I was less so I appreciated any gift!
If a friend bought me a gift then or now I wouldnt feel the need to price match!
Regarding the two friends I would probably buy gifts that reflected the same level of thought and value regardless of their economic status

namechangingisgamechanging · 10/04/2017 07:03

Thanks all. Will keep giving away Smile

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