In the USA it can be considered rude to ask someone what they want or to give them money. The idea is you should know them well enough to get them something they want. We actually have kids write to Santa to tell parents what to get for Christmas rather than flat out asking the kids. This is changing but I still end up with a huge pile of stuff I didn’t want after a holiday.
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slazer2au@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Isn’t it?
If someone doesn’t say what they want how are you to know what to buy them?
AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 4 months ago
everythingisromantic@reddthat.com 4 months ago
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 4 months ago
According to who?
Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Western societal norms
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Western society thinks it’s normal to read minds? Or that it’s embarrassing to ask friends and families a regular question?
wewbull@feddit.uk 4 months ago
The best gifts are ones where they’ve anticipated your needs, wants, or desires. These are exceedingly rare though, and are never found in a last minute dash to wherever is open.
My brother, sister, and I have a deal. No fixed date gifts, but you don’t need an excuse to get someone a gift when you’ve got a good idea.