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As much as we are looking forward to the holidays so we can leave our troubles behind and spend a few days surrounded by our loved ones, there are plenty of ways this magical season can start going downhill.

Maybe one of your clients starts demanding a holiday discount. Or maybe your nephew is complaining about his gift. There's no limit to human creativity when it comes to spoiling Christmas for other people.

To remind you to be kind to others during this time of year, here's a list of people who weren't. Even the Grinch would think most of them pushed it a little too far.

#1

Selling A Used Imac For 1200$, Woman Asks “How Low” I Would Sell It For, Or If I’d Take 800 And Some Jewelry She Makes. Oh And I Also Ruined Christmas

Selling A Used Imac For 1200$, Woman Asks “How Low” I Would Sell It For, Or If I’d Take 800 And Some Jewelry She Makes. Oh And I Also Ruined Christmas

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Strangers Wont Give My Kid AirPods Or Money?! Thanks For Ruining His Christmas!

Strangers Wont Give My Kid AirPods Or Money?! Thanks For Ruining His Christmas!

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But everyone who wants to make people smile during Christmas rather than frown should consider gift-giving. 

This year in the US, for example, consumers estimate they will spend $942 on Christmas gifts, up from $885 in 2018. In total, gift expenditure should surpass $1 trillion. And there's a good reason behind it.

"Humans are an incredibly social species and one of the things that set us apart is forming and maintaining relationships with others," Daniel Farrelly, a psychologist at the University of Worcester, said. "Gift-giving around holidays, birthdays, graduations or weddings is a great opportunity to reinforce those relationships."

#3

Stealing A Chemo Patient's Neuropathy Cream At Christmas Time

Stealing A Chemo Patient's Neuropathy Cream At Christmas Time

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#4

These People In My Building Showing Cruelty Instead Of Love On Christmas

These People In My Building Showing Cruelty Instead Of Love On Christmas

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But whatever you buy, don't add a small gift to a big gift — when we receive presents in a bundle, we tend to unconsciously average out their value, so a small thing tacked onto a big one will hurt the latter's impact.

This is called the "Presenter's Paradox," and it was first exposed in a 2012 study of the same name, where participants were offered either an iPod by itself or an iPod with a free download for one song.

When asked how much they would pay for it, those offered the iPod with the cheap download valued it 20% less than those without. However, participants asked to choose which option they would gift, overwhelmingly went with the one that included the download, demonstrating that when it comes to gift-giving we fail to grasp that (sometimes) less is actually more.

#6

A Christmas-Themed Tale Of One Entitled Woman's Quest For A Free Coffee Shop Journal

A Christmas-Themed Tale Of One Entitled Woman's Quest For A Free Coffee Shop Journal

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's a better person than me. I would have slowly torn up the sticker while looking the Karen straight in the eyes.

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#7

How Are My Kids Supposed To Live Without Juice?!

How Are My Kids Supposed To Live Without Juice?!

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8Yorkies-and-63cats
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

English is not my native language, but I think this person spelled "thank you" wrong. I'm sure it's just a really long typo.

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#8

People Who Steal Christmas Lights

People Who Steal Christmas Lights

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But if you run out of ideas, remember that gift cards are not bad. Cash is probably the one thing that has the same value for everybody.

But while gifting cash is popular on some occasions in some cultures, it's not for everyone and can be interpreted as lazy or sometimes even offensive.

"Gift cards have become much more popular over time. And they're also very popular with recipients," said Joel Waldfogel, an economist and the author of a study called "The Deadweight loss of Christmas."

Yes, they aren't perfect — there's still some perceived loss of value and billions of dollars worth of them go unredeemed each year — but they're a better option than a rushed or poorly chosen set of socks.

#9

This Person Who Wanted Custom-Made Art For A Christmas Discount Of 100% Free

This Person Who Wanted Custom-Made Art For A Christmas Discount Of 100% Free

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#11

Gotta Get That Christmas Money Some Way Or Another!!

Gotta Get That Christmas Money Some Way Or Another!!

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf wtf no. This person is gna have a kid and they are this despicable? I hate being the same species as some people sometimes, it's just so Amoral

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#13

Selling An $800 Drone With Accessories For $400 To Get A Little Christmas Money. Then This Parent Of The Year Shows Up

Selling An $800 Drone With Accessories For $400 To Get A Little Christmas Money. Then This Parent Of The Year Shows Up

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it someone else's responsibility to make other people's kids happy?

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#14

Free Christmas Tree Isn’t Tall Or Full Enough…

Free Christmas Tree Isn’t Tall Or Full Enough…

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Barbara Cochrane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful tree! And free!!! How ungrateful can you be? Creep!!

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#15

People Buying Animals As Christmas Presents That They Don’t Intend To Love Or Keep

People Buying Animals As Christmas Presents That They Don’t Intend To Love Or Keep

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Walking To The Christmas Fair Downtown

Walking To The Christmas Fair Downtown

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Anyone-for-tea?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gross. I saw a guy serving in a cafe that stood like that while he was talking to customers, while I had just sat down at another table. When he left to go in the back, my friend and I left to find somewhere else.

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#17

Apparently I Ruined Someone’s Christmas?

Apparently I Ruined Someone’s Christmas?

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#18

How Else Are People Going To Buy Christmas Presents?

How Else Are People Going To Buy Christmas Presents?

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#19

This Pos Who Stole A $250 Present Off Our Porch That Arrived After We Went To Bed. Video Is From 3 Am Christmas Day

This Pos Who Stole A $250 Present Off Our Porch That Arrived After We Went To Bed. Video Is From 3 Am Christmas Day

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#22

Stealing On Christmas

Stealing On Christmas

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Nat Rich
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In fairness, he could just be hiding it from his child. I remember the difficulties of going stocking present shopping with the kids in tow.

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#23

Give A Dog Away Cause It’s Aging, Wants A Brand New Puppy For Christmas

Give A Dog Away Cause It’s Aging, Wants A Brand New Puppy For Christmas

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#24

Christmas Day Discounts For Second Hand Cars??

Christmas Day Discounts For Second Hand Cars??

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#25

My Aunt’s Skeevy Boyfriend Went From Asking What My Husband And I Want For Christmas To This Garbage In 2 Minutes

My Aunt’s Skeevy Boyfriend Went From Asking What My Husband And I Want For Christmas To This Garbage In 2 Minutes

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#27

First Time In Years That I've Been Able To Afford Decent Christmas Gifts For My Niece And This Piece Of Shit Stole Them Off Of My Sisters Porch!

First Time In Years That I've Been Able To Afford Decent Christmas Gifts For My Niece And This Piece Of Shit Stole Them Off Of My Sisters Porch!

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still don't get this utter US madness of leaving parcels on porches and next wondering that they get stolen. In the Netherlands either your neighbor is asked to hold the parcel for you, or it is taken to some shop where you can collect it. Delivery people don't leave parcels at your door for the convenience of thieves.

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#28

Bragging About Destroying A Kids Christmas Present That He Stole... Outstanding Human Being

Bragging About Destroying A Kids Christmas Present That He Stole... Outstanding Human Being

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#29

Ex Baby Daddy Photo Shops His & New Gfs Faces Onto His Ex Baby Moms Christmas Photos

Ex Baby Daddy Photo Shops His & New Gfs Faces Onto His Ex Baby Moms Christmas Photos

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#30

It's Sad That You Have To Say This On Christmas

It's Sad That You Have To Say This On Christmas

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like people getting a good meal in a restaurant and then commenting how they can make the same thing at a fraction of the price. Yeah no s**t, Bob but is it even edible? Not to mention the time for ingredients shopping, the prep work and the clean-up too.

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#31

This Was On A Post About Giving Free Stuff For People In Need For Christmas

This Was On A Post About Giving Free Stuff For People In Need For Christmas

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“…while I’m on mine…”. But as an actual response without a drip of self awareness

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#32

Using A Living Creature To Make Your Tacky Christmas Decorations

Using A Living Creature To Make Your Tacky Christmas Decorations

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Local Needs Group. A Christmas Tree Is Requested. A Christmas Tree Is Given. But The Stand Was Lost Somewhere. Now Tree Recipient Has Useless Garbage From Jerks And Has To Haul It To The Dump

Local Needs Group. A Christmas Tree Is Requested. A Christmas Tree Is Given. But The Stand Was Lost Somewhere. Now Tree Recipient Has Useless Garbage From Jerks And Has To Haul It To The Dump

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Kimi Tomminello
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not understanding this one. *Edit* not all of the post loaded- all of the chat portion was missing my first time around.

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#34

Someone Cut Down A Neighbor's Tree For Christmas Purposes

Someone Cut Down A Neighbor's Tree For Christmas Purposes

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Enuya
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow, the the text on this sign made me even more sad that this situation itself.

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#35

My Brother Won Some Basketball Tickets At Our Work Christmas Party Last Night. Not Being A Basketball Fan, He Decided To Try To Sell Them To Make Money To Go Towards Our Parents Christmas Present. As You Know, It's Choosy Beggars Favorite Time Of The Year!

My Brother Won Some Basketball Tickets At Our Work Christmas Party Last Night. Not Being A Basketball Fan, He Decided To Try To Sell Them To Make Money To Go Towards Our Parents Christmas Present. As You Know, It's Choosy Beggars Favorite Time Of The Year!

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#36

Pay Me $100 And I’ll Let You Take Down My Christmas Tree, Lights, And Ornaments While I Sit There Watching You, Sipping My Drink

Pay Me $100 And I’ll Let You Take Down My Christmas Tree, Lights, And Ornaments While I Sit There Watching You, Sipping My Drink

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#37

I Bought A Friend A Season Pass As A Late Christmas Gift, A Day Later Wants Me To Get A Refund And Buy Him Something Else

I Bought A Friend A Season Pass As A Late Christmas Gift, A Day Later Wants Me To Get A Refund And Buy Him Something Else

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#40

This An En Employee Of 10+ Years “Gift” For Christmas From Wal-Mart

This An En Employee Of 10+ Years “Gift” For Christmas From Wal-Mart

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Lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this in Choosing Beggars? It's just another example of Walmart treating their employees like tissues. Use them and throw them away.

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