I guess I just don't get the whole "Wedding Gift Registry" deal...

A girlfriend got hitched. I attended with a gift..blah..blah..blah.

Then I received this elaborate thank you card for "said gift".

Took no thought what so ever. I simply typed in her name and there was the picture of the ugly ass salad bowl she picked out.

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hlpflwthat · M

This is the first I've seen someone complain about [i]getting[/i] a thank-you for a gift.

Pambi · 26-30, F

@hlpflwthat Not the gesture itself, but the premise of selection. Why not have a Birthday Regestry.

hlpflwthat · M

I know - just a lil good-natured pickin on you :)

https://www.target.com/gift-registry/kids-wish-list

hlpflwthat · M

I actually got married before wedding registries were a thing. Back then you might reveal your china selection at a bridal shower, but that was about it. Result?

4 woks. 3 toasters. More wine glasses than you can imagine. We still have several boxes of them unopened(neither of us drinks wine).

Pambi · 26-30, F

@hlpflwthat "Oh...look! Another Wok!

That's funny.

hlpflwthat · M

It was lol. By the 3rd light box of the same size we were onto them.

Anyhow, when I first came across the online registries, I thought what you did - takes the special-ness out of the gesture. But today I'm even comfortable enough to ask a parent if the couple would actually prefer cash. Many young couples go in debt on their wedding & reception.

And believe me, that day is coming when whatever you give isn't acknowledged with a thank-you card. Then you can think of me and say "That wise old fuck!" :)

Pambi · 26-30, F

@hlpflwthat ☺