“Good faith” Christmas Gifts
Ever given a Christmas gift, only to find out later that you have been a victim of a conspiracy? I felt a little bit like Liz Lemon a couple years ago when I unknowingly gave a retaliatory Christmas gift to someone. I was just trying to make the person “happy”; to make their Christmas wish come true! An extended family member asked for a microcassette recorder. I thought to myself, “what a great idea! This will make it super-convenient to take notes in class, or to record a beloved speaker at an event!” So, it was at the top of my list to buy it. Presented to the giftee on Christmas Eve, wrapped to the hilt, and with a smile of pride on my face at how perceptive & generous I was, I quickly became horrified as the giftee turned to her spouse and announced to everyone in the room, “Oh, wonderful!!! Now I can tape record everything you say so I have evidence of you not keeping your word and changing your mind!” UGH!!! I should have just gone in a corner and stuffed myself with pumpkin pie while all this was going on! Anyone ever had such an experience?
