Minor Things

[forsyth]

It always bugs me to buy jewelery as presents for my female relatives. Even when it's what they ask for. It's not that I mind buying it, or that they even don't like it, it just feels so...default. It's kinda giving up. "I couldn't think of anything interesting to get you, so here's some sparkly things."

Comments

[kabbalist-mzdm.livejournal.com]

*GASP*

You doubt the value of shiney things?!

Serously, though, I know what you mean. Even when it's what they want, it does sometimes seem a little impersonal or prefabricated.

[leticia.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'm going to speak a woman here, and say that there are a REASON why jewelry and flowers are cliches.

And frankly, it's because women tend to appreciate them. Not all the time, no, and buying either blind is dangerous (oops, that's not a style of jewelry she'll wear, oops, she's allergic to those flowers) but when they're specifically requested?

Just do it.

(Maybe this is why geeks have so much girl trouble.)