FabSwingers.com forum: I am curious to know

By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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Do you take the free stuff offered to you, just because it's free, regardless of whether you actually need it...

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Depending on the situation I have done.

If I am offered and have time to refuse I refuse politely.

If it's thrust at me or delivered , I do have a slight hissy .... when I get it.

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By *igforfun100Man
over a year ago

Magherafelt

Usually do just to be courteous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and no depends on the situation and also is it really free

Like for instance I take a free drink someone bought me at a bar yes

Would I take free lingerie or other gifts I been offered on here no I wouldn’t

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Not always. Sometimes I have done and then just donated it to a charity shop.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

No i only take what i want no more no less

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I'll explain my hissy.......

These 'gifts' are just clearing out jobs to me.... I mean it's just work cos I end up being the one to get rid.

Just fuck off with your 'gifts'

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

It depends, I have in the past from patients usually something littl that seems to mean something to them if you take it, for example a patient was a painter he gave me one of his paintings I knew I'd never hang it anywhere it wasn't my style but he was so proud and wanted me to take it so I did (I di actually still have it in a box)

The on the other hand the amount of junk people try and give me for the kids, broken toys and such, no I'm not taking it.

Mrs

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

No, free is good but freedom from stuff can also be a good thing.

I don’t want to come across like a Zen master here, just that sometimes not having things or dealing with things is worth a lot.

Why, what’s on offer?

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"I'll explain my hissy.......

These 'gifts' are just clearing out jobs to me.... I mean it's just work cos I end up being the one to get rid.

Just fuck off with your 'gifts'

Yes! I have a couple of friends who run a catering company. He always offloads crockery that's no longer in fashion, cooking equipment etc.

Sometimes it feels like a clearing out job and they're not doing it because they think I'll love it. It just saves them having to get rid of the items. It's slightly irksome.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"No, free is good but freedom from stuff can also be a good thing.

I don’t want to come across like a Zen master here, just that sometimes not having things or dealing with things is worth a lot.

Why, what’s on offer?

Your biscuits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take all the coffee, tea, shampoo when I leave the hotel. I leave it out for people at work.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"No, free is good but freedom from stuff can also be a good thing.

I don’t want to come across like a Zen master here, just that sometimes not having things or dealing with things is worth a lot.

Why, what’s on offer?

Your biscuits

I think the words “on offer” have had their meaning stretched quite a lot

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We laughed the other day because a 'protester' approached me offering free information about his frankly, reprehensible cause. I held my hand up and said "no! Don't even look at me".

His face was a picture

So no, I don't always take the free stuff that's offered to me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God no.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"We laughed the other day because a 'protester' approached me offering free information about his frankly, reprehensible cause. I held my hand up and said "no! Don't even look at me".

His face was a picture

So no, I don't always take the free stuff that's offered to me"

I forgot about free Information, I'd say that's the worst of them all, I dread the "I'll tell you something for free" moment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes - if not needed I gift it forward

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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago

Boo's World

Nope not usually

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I have a free gift to give

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

Nope! I hate having stuff I don't need. Love me a recycling centre and getting rid of shit. Fuck you old tv!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Yes! Never look a gift horse in the mouth! my mum used to say! X

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Generally no as minimalist and essentialist i, stuff creates anxiety ! (less but better)

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I have a free gift to give

Keep those bad boys under control Rexie

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Generally no. If I'm in a department store and someone hands me a small free vial of cologne I'll accept it with thanks.

If I'm walking down the street and I'm offered Lucky White Heather then I'll politely decline.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No-one offers me free stuff!

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I don’t normally if I don’t want it. Unless I can think of a purpose for it like donating. I always think we should only take what we need… in all parts of life

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By *r SproutMan
over a year ago

the middle

I’ll only take free stuff if I need it. Saying that I don’t usually get offered free stuff.

I’ll even pass on free food if it’s food I wouldn’t normally eat.

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