Quote:
Originally Posted by meromana
On that "will she like it issue": What has she said about your reader? What was her reaction when you first brought it home? Has she ever asked to borrow it or read over your shoulder? Does she ask you questions about how it works? Does she have a laptop and use it a lot? If some yes's, I'd say she's interested enough to probably enjoy one of her own, and would consider it a thoughtful gift. But if she's a total techno-idiot, or rolls her eyes every time you break yours out, then not so much.
I think it's really sweet that you're not only considering it, but taking the time to ask what folks think about it. That's showing a lot of care and thought going into the decision, and that's what gift-giving is all about.
And after that sentimental moment, I'll share this anecdote. First-ever birthday gift I got my husband (then-boyfriend): a basketball. Um, yeah. Am I a particularly athletic lady? No, I'm your basic nerdy nose-in-a-book last-picked-for-every-team type girl. His reasoning? "Well, you like basketball!" Sure, my college team, on TV...sigh.
Hey, maybe I could show him this thread...
 Maria |
And people wonder why I'm a lesbian.