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Do you judge people based on the quality and care taken over Christmas gift wrapping?
rufusrain
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I am not ashamed so say I do this and very rarely does it prove to be unfounded. I received a very slovenly wrapped secret santa at work and made an instant judgement call on who it was from. Turns out I was fully correct and the wrapping was both a reflection of the person and also the gift inside. (1/10)
In Japan they see the wrapping to be as equal importance as the gift itself. I have adopted this as a position myself and buy my graft wrapping items from WHSmiths and some art and craft supply shops. All my gifts are immaculately wrapped, colour matched bows and ribbons (fabric). I also write a hand written note using ink and a very fine art brush on delicate rice paper. Also I source an invisible sellotape the kind women use to keep their breasts in place. (10/10)
In Japan they see the wrapping to be as equal importance as the gift itself. I have adopted this as a position myself and buy my graft wrapping items from WHSmiths and some art and craft supply shops. All my gifts are immaculately wrapped, colour matched bows and ribbons (fabric). I also write a hand written note using ink and a very fine art brush on delicate rice paper. Also I source an invisible sellotape the kind women use to keep their breasts in place. (10/10)
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I can't deal with people who put a gift in a gift bag that's obviously recycled and they didn't even put any tissue paper. Dahell man. I have no issue with the recycled bag, but surely you've got some tissue paper going astray!
If I'm honest, I don't like gift bags. I get that they're easy and some items are awkward to wrap the old fashioned way, but they're so lazy. Opening a gift bag just isn't the same feeling as tearing into gift paper wrapped socks.
Yes I do and frankly if you're that kind of person, then you aren't worthy of my gift.
I don't nitpick every small detail, but sometimes if it's unusually precise and artful, I can't help but notice. And if it's some rumpled up newspaper balled together with a little tape, I can't help but notice that either. Most gifts fall somewhere in between those extremes, of course, and I don't notice that much.
I'm not so worried about the gift wrapping, after reading this it's the women whose breasts are in the wrong place that concerns me.
I'm a bloke! ;-)
It's interesting however that you do notice the two extremes. I feel if you saw that my gift was both precise and artful you would consider me in far higher esteem than at the other end of the scale.
It's not that breasts are in the wrong place they just want to keep them from popping out! Which some may consider a Christmas treat but I am sure others would not!
I want to know where you get this miracle tape.
I don't JUDGE people on their wrapping efforts but I do appreciate a beautifully wrapped and decorated parcel. It gives me great pleasure to 'titivate' parcels after they are wrapped and to give a parcel that looks lovely. I like to see the beautifully decorated and shiny sparkly wrapped packages under the tree.
I also conscious that there is a hierarchy involved. Main presents get more attention, secondary gifts perhaps a bit of ribbon of a pre-made bow. My mother's gifts get the most love lavished on them. I pleat the paper and insert ribbon into the pleats, or cut out bits from other paper or fold paper and stick them on, or do my own calligraphy on the paper. It feels like my way of expressing her importance and my love.
Who the eff cares about how it looks or if it's got tissue paper in? What bollocks.
When I get a gift, I take the wrapping off and assess the quality of the gift based on what it actually is. I won't even remember how it was wrapped. I think some people need a lesson in the concept of gratefulness.
Here are some key points to keep in mind when wrapping your next gift:
Select a large, clean, hard surface (that means the back seat of the SUV is out). Try using your kitchen table.
Have a clean, empty box nearby to hold rolls of paper when they’re not in use.
Keep a small basket or plastic bin nearby with sharp scissors, gift tags, pens or markers, ribbon, bows, and anything else you like to use for adornments.
Get an office tape dispenser and load it up with double-sided transparent tape.
Because scissors never seem to cut a straight line, do what the pros do and fold a small amount of paper under to make a straight edge. Your wrapping will look tidier, and you’ll be able to match up the pattern.
Here's the step that'll put a subtle but professional touch on your gift: Before you add the ribbon and other embellishments, put a sharp crease on all the edges of the box. Run each edge between your thumb and the side of your forefinger.
Make sure that you use plenty of bows and ribbon, and consider attaching sprigs of greenery, bells, silk or real flowers, cookie cutters, or any other embellishments that seem appropriate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdlhCfmCSqQ
I would advise you reassess this outlook if you ever move to Japan or date a Japanese girl.
Now you may find the following video of interest. It shows a gift being wrapped in Japan and you will see it's done a bit differently but with great care.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qi8ZXUH_wY
Also those with a sharp eye may of noticed these extra details. 1st and 2nd tape - Just used the transparent sellotape to stop wrapping paper. which will be inside of the paper so you can not see from outside. 3rd tape - The last one will be outside of the wrapping paper so used decorated tape as an extra touch.
So am I. Gift bags are a Godsend. I often can't lay my hands on gift tags even when I have the paper. My wrapped presents look like they have been put in with the laundry,
My friends know what I'm like and they don't value me for my present wrapping skills
But do I really care, no. Tbh I never expect a present from anyone so if I do receive one I'm just touched they've thought of me to give me one. How it is wrapped is the least of my concern especially as the wrapping paper just gets ripped off anyway. Perhaps if i was Japanese i'd be more anal about it, idk.
We are the underclass.
I quite liked the idea in Gavin and Stacey - bacofoil and just scrunch it
Of course it's a joke topic, the OP is well known for their trollery and wind-upmanship.