Christmas and Birthday Gift Question: To give or not to give?

[SteveMcQ]

The Christmas wish list thread got me thinking. Do I give my girlfriend's sister a birthday gift as well? Obviously for Christmas I will, but how would you handle something like a birthday? It won't nearly be the same level gift, but I think I should or do you just wish her a happy birthday?

[Javery]

We need so much more information than you provided.... How old is the sister? How long have you been dating? Are you going to any type of gathering to celebrate said birthday? Are you friendly with the sister? etc... just use your judgment.

[SteveMcQ]

Oh, well the big thing is that they're twins. I can't very well forget her as well.

Regardless or whether or not she gets along with me (we're ok with each other, but we don't hang around too often) it is her birthday. Just wanted your thoughts.

[Drocket]

If you've been dating for more than a month, or have met the sister on 3 more or meaningful occasions (meaning anything more than simply saying "Hello, I'm here to pick up your sister"), a present is required. Assuming you wish to keep dating your girlfriend, that is. A good rough estimate would be $10 per year that you've known the sister.

Edit: Oh, twins. You better damn well buy her something, then. I'd also recommend buying your girlfriend 2 gift, one cheap one roughly matching the value of the sister's gift (for the public portion of the party), and then save the 'real' gift for a later private moment. Preferably something romantic and not entirely appropriate for public opening. :twisted:

[The Gifuto]

Perhaps just a Birthday hug is in order (along with a gentle squeeze of her rump).

[SteveMcQ]

That'll end it right then and there Gifuto. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[Javery]

Any chance of working the three-way angle with the twins? :D

[Javery]

Seriously, ask your girlfriend what to do. Simple.

[guessed]

Will there be a joint party? If so, a small gift would be a good idea. If not, a card would be very thoughtful. If the sister has a BF as well, confer with him. If she has a GF, you chose the wrong sister. :lol:

[The Gifuto]

That'll end it right then and there Gifuto. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Just trying to help :). In all seriousness though, I'd say it would be better to give a simple gift along with a card. Scented candles, lotion, or the new U2 CD.

[SteveMcQ]

Any chance of working the three-way angle with the twins? :D
Nah, I just need one.

[SteveMcQ]

You guys are hilarious. I definetely chose the right sister. I gotta do some research to find out what to get her then.

[Mookyjooky]

Do what Steve McQueen would do...buy her a present. Then a week later tell her that she owes you something in return. Toss her a half a pint of throat yogart and blast her in the cinnimon ring a few times.

Then when the other sis finds out (Your girlfriend) tell her that you thought it was her and that it's cool.

Then say "why dont we forget the whole thing and go back to my place for some drinks?" - Later when they've had a gallon of liquid yes a peice...ask them if they've ever kissed each other....if they say "yes" (which is highly possible for twins, TRUST ME), you say "bullshit, let me see." The rest my friend, will be history.

[ZeroSupporT]

Twins are funny like that, I dated one for awhile and her and her sister would always try to swap places to see if I could tell them apart, they did the same thing in school. Most times I was successful other times I got so caught. They were a handful, and I doubt I could ever have gotten a three way, but I coulda banged em both seperately, that I am pretty sure of.

[SteveMcQ]

Oh, for the love of....

That was very well laid out. Scary that you've thought that out so well. And your wording. Never heard those terms before.

Thanks (?) :wink:

[SteveMcQ]

Funny, I don't even think of them as twins when I speak of them. They're so different to me now. Just having her is all that I could ask for.

I'll be a nice CAG and leave the other one for you guys. You'll have to spring for airfare though.

[The Gifuto]

ha ha, blast her cinnamon ring. Now that's funny!

[Mookyjooky]

Post a pic....but I want her to be CHEAP

[alongx]

How long have you been dating this chick? I dated my last girlfriend for a little over a year, didn't even think to get her little brother a christmas/birthday gift. Then again, her brother and me had a mutual hatred of each other.

[SteveMcQ]

A pic? I'd love to, but to think of what you guys would do to my girlfriend's sister would be bothersome. I'll think it over and if the demand grows and my conscience doesn't get to me, I'll share.

Not too long actually, but just being in a relationship is something that's out of the norm for the both of us. Besides, I thought just having a twin throws a loop into the normal gift-giving norms, whatever those may be.

[alongx]

Besides, I thought just having a twin throws a loop into the normal gift-giving norms, whatever those may be.

I think the twin throws some exceptions in there, but not with regard to gift giving.

[Mookyjooky]

I already told you what I'd do with her.....

[SteveMcQ]

*In the voice of the soup Nazi* NO PIC FOR YOU!!!

[Admiral Ackbar]

It depends. what's your scale of cheapness? $20, $30, $50?

Edit: Of course around here it may be $2, $3, or $5.

[The Gifuto]

It depends. what's your scale of cheapness? $20, $30, $50?

Or $3.57?

[doraemonkerpal]

Will there be a joint party? If so, a small gift would be a good idea. If not, a card would be very thoughtful. If the sister has a BF as well, confer with him. If she has a GF, you chose the wrong sister. :lol:

HAHAHAHA! this thread is hilarious! :P

[WhipSmartBanky]

Do what Steve McQueen would do...buy her a present. Then a week later tell her that she owes you something in return. Toss her a half a pint of throat yogart and blast her in the cinnimon ring a few times.

Then when the other sis finds out (Your girlfriend) tell her that you thought it was her and that it's cool.

Then say "why dont we forget the whole thing and go back to my place for some drinks?" - Later when they've had a gallon of liquid yes a peice...ask them if they've ever kissed each other....if they say "yes" (which is highly possible for twins, TRUST ME), you say "bullshit, let me see." The rest my friend, will be history.

Classic.

[The Shiznit]

Your girlfriend gets her a gift and you put your name on it. That's how it is done.

[Zenithian Legend]

I shall now pass down to you the advice that fellow CAG, Cracka, gave to me: smack her (or in this case them) on the ass and make em bake you a cake. Er... maybe try that on your birthday.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Do what Steve McQueen would do...buy her a present. Then a week later tell her that she owes you something in return. Toss her a half a pint of throat yogart and blast her in the cinnimon ring a few times.

Then when the other sis finds out (Your girlfriend) tell her that you thought it was her and that it's cool.

Then say "why dont we forget the whole thing and go back to my place for some drinks?" - Later when they've had a gallon of liquid yes a peice...ask them if they've ever kissed each other....if they say "yes" (which is highly possible for twins, TRUST ME), you say "bullshit, let me see." The rest my friend, will be history.

:rofl:

[SteveMcQ]

Your girlfriend gets her a gift and you put your name on it. That's how it is done.

Good idea. I like it.

[SteveMcQ]

It depends. what's your scale of cheapness? $20, $30, $50?

Edit: Of course around here it may be $2, $3, or $5.
Cheapness only deals with games and that's a very loose term. Whatever it takes to make her happy, which thankfully, isn't much.

[SteveMcQ]

Post number 1000.

Didn't want to make another thread, so I'll bump this. Any suggestions on how to mark this occasion?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Post number 1000.

Didn't want to make another thread, so I'll bump this. Any suggestions on how to mark this occasion?

Threesome. :twisted:

[SteveMcQ]

Good thinking.