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Sevulturus wrote:

dr_bar wrote:

Sevulturus wrote:I just don't like free stuff, whether it's a $1 pop, or $500 worth of motorcycle stuff. I'd thank him politely, but indicate that I don't fee comfortable taking it.

Sure, does that mean I owe you for lunch...

When you ride out to Edmonton you can buy me lunch And we'll be even

(sorry to threadjack)

I accept free stuff. You said if I rode all the way to Edmonton, you'd treat me to the best burger in the world. I might just take you up on that offer one of these days.
Of course it will probably cost me lots in gas and a hotel on the way.......

I have been given the odd thing by people. It doesn't mean they want anything. It just meant they were being nice.

There may come a time sometime down the road, when I may be able to reciprocate.

However, only the original poster of the thread can know where her comfort level is.

Now for a point of view from the older wiser man...

As the father of two beautiful girls, I would definitely be concerned about them receiving gifts of an expensive nature from any man, never mind a married one.

It's our nature as parents to be concerned and suspicious about the motive behind this sort of thing. You're right though, it's what you're comfortable with, that counts. I have been the giver of many gifts to many a different person, men and women alike, and never, ever expected or wanted anything in return.

So, I trust another man who says his intentions are honourable, NOT!!! Men are pigs, well a good portion of them are, no fingers pointing at anyone... I do seem to remember someone asking for my daughter's phone number, lol.

blues2cruise wrote:I have been given the odd thing by people. It doesn't mean they want anything. It just meant they were being nice.

Yeah, I gave ya some knee pucks for draggin', lol.

My personal opinion is 1) that $500 worth of stuff is too much, especially from someone you hardly know...wealthy or not. 2) It has nothing to do with a jealous b/f or husband but in defense for them. I wld put myself in their shoes and I wld feel that if someone offered to give my husband $500 worth of accessories, that would put a red flag in my book. You'll never know what a person's intentions are. Feel free to take the gift but just be very observant as how this person acts towards you and treats you. I wouldn't take it and give him a gracious "thank you'.

If you ask me..i think you need to take a gifts and move on.If he start on move on towards you just tell him "NO" or tell him "You like younger guys" thats it.Heck if he wants to give a gift ,even if its 500 worth why not take it?Besides might hurt his feelings if he just welcomes you to the club

I've known plenty of guys who introduce their wives to other females then try everything they can to sleep with said females.

I've known a few guys who have tried everything they can to sleep with females who are even close friends with thier wives.

I'm a happily married dude who just winds up having as many female friends as male ones. Really doesn't matter to me, I call them dudes as well. But a couple have told me that initially, they thought I wanted a peice, because I'd ask them after class, after work, etc; do they want to grab a beer or something. I didn't want anything; I was just thirsty/hungry and prefer good conversation over staring at a wall. See, sometimes an invite for a bevy/lunch is just that.

BUT! I've known many rich folk - not one has ever given a 500$ gift to someone they've just met EXCEPT ONE! He admitted to me he just wanted a peice (not of me -- this other female person). A gift of 500$ is never just a gift of 500$ if it's given to someone you barely know.

Gentlemen, please refrain from posting further in this thread.

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Mariah Carey Receives A Lavish Gift Of $4 Million Diamonds

August 30, 2006 9:18 a.m. EST


Maira Oliveira - All Headline News Reporter
New York, New York (BANG) - In case Mariah Carey did not own enough jewels, she has been royally pampered with more. The Sultan of Brunei's son unexpectedly gave the diva singer $4 million of diamonds at one of her concerts last week.

The singer received an eight-carat, flawless diamond necklace and matching ring from Prince Azim just as she was about to go on stage in New York last Wednesday.

The 24-year-old prince is third in line to the Sultinate and his father is worth a whopping $32 billion.

His representative told Mariah, "We were sent by private jet to deliver this gift."


It just goes to show you that there are people who don't want anything. Apparently the prince admires Mariah so he sent her the gift.
Sheesh...why is it the rich people get stuff they could afford to buy themselves.

personally I would not accept a gift from a man I barely knew. I would be very afraid/uncomfortable if it was such an expensive gift. I would have politely declined the gift and kept my distance from him in the future.