Would you rather give or receive gifts?

I'm not sure

I like to give more than receive. I don't know why but for some reason I fell uncomfortable receiving gifts. I love giving gifts.

I really like to give, but deep down I think I like to get more. It does depend on the situation, tho - I'm generally excited to give people presents on their birthdays but my own doesn't matter a whole lot to me.

take extreme pleasure in both

I don't like to give on a schedule. I like to give when I find something I think needs giving.

I go back and forth on it.

I'm sorry, I really dislike them both equally... okay, maybe I dislike getting gifts more than giving them. There is so much pressure involved. I have to pick something up for a Yankee Swap this weekend and Bill only knows what I'm going to get.

And by the way, chicks that look like that don't play those kinds of games.

drdt: if the gift is for gweepco then little lego sets are the way to go.... ;)

I like them equally but for different reasons.

I like to give more than I receive. Though, I usually only give when I have extra money from something that I bought myself.

drdt: yes we do!

I like to give gifts more than I like to receive. It's a lot of fun to find something special and see the person's reaction when they open the gift.

I love giving gifts, but I'm always worried that the recipient won't like the present. And I love getting gifts, especially ones that show that the giver gave some real thought to who I am and what I like.

Receiving gifts is painful for me. I hate the ritual of "Oooh--just what I needed! More Dilbert crap!"

(Just get Grmbrand some Dilbert stuff; He's a techie--he'll love it!)

I surprised myself by having quite a lot of fun picking gifts out this year. Was damn pleased with what I ended up getting too, no duds or cop-outs. Due to most people having other commitments my main Christmas dinner and the bulk of the present giving was done last night, so I've also received some good stuff too :)

grmbrand: I know that feeling all too well :) I am always nervous opening things because a lot of my relatives don't really know me anywhere near as well as they think they do. I'm always happy when they go for the cop-out gift (like a music gift voucher) rather than something they think I'll like... because chances are I won't, or I'll have ten.

grmbrand: I'm looking for pointy-hairs on my head, I hope I didn't get any! :)

I like giving gifts...

I like to create beautiful jewelry to give to others. I like seeing their appreciation and delight in it; I like seeing them wear it.

I like being able to give money where it might help. I like knowing I've brought about others' happiness.

Receiving presents is fun. But more ephemeral, often. I like best those sorts of gifts like notes in which people let me know what I mean to them and in their life...

jonathan: You don't, and that's the kicker--I like my job.

grmbrand: Welcome to the 15% of people who do like their jobs!

I guess giving, because when I was trying to answer the "best gift you have received" survey I kept thinking of a gift I gave (sort of). A few years ago a friend who I had not seen in many years got married. her sister contacted me and arranged for me to show up at the bridal shower as a surprise. She burst into joyful tears when she saw me, and that is one of my happiest memories.

i believe it is better to help

It's fun getting gifts, but I actually enjoy giving more than receiving.

I love to give things, but it is nice to get sometimes also. When I get a gift I always feel obligated to give something in return.

Ah! The law of reciprocity. An ever powerful tool of mind control.
*grins*

I'm just a greedy bastard, I guess.

both equally

I would rather give than receive, but would only like to receive as a gesture of love.

Love giving & love receiving. Although, I prefer giving tools (to my partner) & getting jewelry!

I love receiving gifts but feeling how I feel giving them is even better.
Receiving a gift from someone like your child that is real thought out is the best type of gift to receive. You get two in one.