I'm not Christian but I want to give my friends gifts… is that ok?
I know two girls who are roommates, both are my friends. They're so cute and nice. But it's not that we're that close. We've gone out together a few times only.
I'd love to get them both something small for Christmas just to be nice. But I don't want them to feel obliged to get me something back. I don't want to trouble them, I know they already have to get their family stuff and all and if they get me something they'll have to get everyone else something too.
So how can I let them know that? And is it accepted socially?
I'm not Christian by the way and I don't celebrate Christmas, I don't know if that makes a difference or not.
Update:Also, how much is appropriate to spend for each?
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Just get them a small gift and give it to them! You could buy like a gift card to a restaurant and buy yourself one and you all go out and just spend time together.
It is so nice and refreshing to read your question! You seem to be a thoughtful and caring person! It is always good to show your appreciation to your friends, whether you are really close to them or not. You don't have to be Christian to have a giving spirit, nor do you have to show your kindness during the Christmas season.
That being said, if you want to show how you feel about them, why don't you take them out to dinner? Call them and suggest that you get out and have some fun, then when the check comes, you insist that it is your treat, because you like being friends with them. It would be a nice gesture on your part, and they shouldn't feel obligated to buy you something, especially if it seems spontaneous.
I hope this helps!
Get them something small, spend around $10 or even better home back them something and write in the card the gift is not about christmas but rather about celebrating their friendship.
How about a nice card. Or if you have a picture of the three of you all, you can have it framed. I wouldn't spend much at all if you aren't very close friends. I think the gift should be more sentimental than expensive.
Sure it's accepted. I have Jewish friends and I buy them gifts for Hanukkah.
Spend however much you'd spend on a friend. If you're not that close to them, maybe you can keep it under $20
Human nature is such that we feel the need to reciprocate once we receive a gift, so give them something that is not so expensive that if they want to reciprocate, they won't have to get you something beyond their budget either.
Of course. Love is always acceptable. And it's not about the price........ it's about the relationship. Give because they're worth it.