It's the brother festival here! Should I hint I want this as present?

[fonduegirl]

coz my brother would probably get something dumb like gel or something for me

Not even that expensive

I want this so bad

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Newsflash : mum doesn't trust online shopping in terms of jewelry.
I'll spend the rest of the evening sulking.

[caring__1]

Giving out of obligation has different value than giving out of desire. I thought this festival was about strengthening the connection between siblings, not about any entitlement to receive gifts. It's like someone asking you what you want for your birthday. If they get it for you, there is no surprise and it's not special, as it was expected. If they don't get it, you'll question the reason you were asked what you wanted in the first place.

Don't ask for the necklace. Just show him a picture and tell him you just saw this and find it adorable. It's OK to plant the seed, but don't get bent out of shape if he doesn't get it for you. If your mother doesn't trust online shopping for jewelry, take the picture to a local jeweler and ask what it would cost to create something similar. You can always buy it for yourself if you'd enjoy wearing it.

[fonduegirl]

Whatever

[20yearsolder]

Tell me how this brother festival works. You celebrate Brothers so they're required to buy you something? It's really not that expensive then by the damn thing yourself

[Apulu_Imback]

Actually this is Raksha bandhan. The sister ties a Rakhi (band) in her brother's wrist. It's like band of protection, a promise that brother will protect his sister and after tying the Rakhi the sister feeds her brother a sweet. After that the brother gives his sister a gift or cash. So that's how the whole thing works, this is actually an Indian Festival. The asker called it as brother's festival for better understanding.

[WonderBell99]

Happy Raksha Bandhan!

The jewelry looks simple yet elegant. Perfect choice.

Funny story, one of my friends gifted her brother a pair of socks while he gave her $100 dollars, lmao. It was hilarious 😂. What did you buy your brother today?

I wish my brother gave me something, but unfortunately, he lives in a different country and it is not possible for him to gift me a present. I'm so sad rn😭

[fonduegirl]

Mom says I only need to worship him like an idol and receive the present 😌

[fonduegirl]

Maybe he can do a money order?

[WonderBell99]

You don't need to worship him, lol. The receiving presents part is the best!!😭

[fonduegirl]

I was just joking about the worship part lol

[Apulu_Imback]

Yeah Raksha Bandhan right, Surely give hint.

[Ευδεμονια]

Isn’t it a bit too much for a civil recurrence? Sincerely never heard of a brother day…
Maybe you can ask it for your birthday or for Christmas.

[fonduegirl]

It's an Indian festival

[Ευδεμονια]

Oh, ok, I didn’t know you were Indian… so I suppose your culture asks you and him to have a certain attitude for the celebration. On the other hand, the necklace is really nice.

[fonduegirl]

True. I'm really hoping to receive it. It's like Christmas, but for sisters. Except in some families, brothers also receive gifts.

[Ευδεμονια]

Seems a very nice festival. I know how much in Indian culture gifts and caring for family are important, so I comprehend the importance of the day. I hope your brother will catch your hints and gifts you a great necklace that suits you.

[fonduegirl]

Thanks!

[DannyUk2017]

As a Brother, i WOULDN'T gift you jewelery...
As a boyfriend/hubby yes...

[fonduegirl]

Shame. It'd really suit me.

[DannyUk2017]

Any jewelery suits every woman, but if i had a sister i wouldn't gift her, those... Those jewelery needs to be given/have a deep MEANING, not for the fact that you are my sister...

[fonduegirl]

I think it's different from culture to culture. For ex, one of eldest cousins got gold earrings from my father on a Festival

[DannyUk2017]

I'm sure you're right, but as you said from culture to culture... If for example (you were my girlfriend) i would have bought you jewelery that i think suits you/looks good on you.

[fonduegirl]

Of course! I understand where you're coming from.

[DannyUk2017]

Thank you 🤗

[DavidRaul]

Well you have hinted it already. Doesn't your brother use this app too? There you go, make him feel guilty if he hasn't gifted you already lol

[fonduegirl]

He's not an active member lmao

[Guy13]

That is beautiful and goes with your long neck etc. Your boyfriend slow on the uptake 😉😉

[fonduegirl]

Uh what

[Guy13]

I thought you were hinting to a boyfriend what you wanted?

[fonduegirl]

Why would a boyfriend gift me something on brother festival? :/

[Guy13]

You mean your literal family member…I do not understand the tradition. What country is this please?

[fonduegirl]

India

[Guy13]

Oh…okay 🙃. Better take pic and text …

[TheMajesticKing777]

How much is it? I'm sure people have a spending limit

[fonduegirl]

1000 rs

[TheMajesticKing777]

Is that expensive? Lol

[fonduegirl]

In terms of jewelry? Nope

[TheMajesticKing777]

If it's an affordable price then try hinting it lol

[fonduegirl]

We don't have it at locals. Mom doesn't trust online shopping.

[TheMajesticKing777]

Well places like ebay and Amazon aren't scams, I'd say it depends where you buy it from

[fonduegirl]

I know! She doesn't believe me

[TheMajesticKing777]

If you have bought things before you should try showing her your purchase history, so they know you've used it before with no problems

[fonduegirl]

It's different with electronic items, she says

[fonduegirl]

She actually loves shopping and hates internet. She's envious that I am the one who found this beautiful thing lmao.

[TheMajesticKing777]

It's not much of a difference if you ask me, if anything it's worse with electronics cause the shipping people can be careless and toss your shit, seems like you have a higher chance convincing your brother no lie ha

[fonduegirl]

He's younger, meaning he doesn't have the required cash. I'm happy that he saw this question and asked me.

[TheMajesticKing777]

Ooh you hinted it by asking a question here so he can see it, well played, finesse game on point 😌💯🙏

[fonduegirl]

He's not an active user. How should I know when's he occassionally gonna show up on gag?

[TheMajesticKing777]

Fair point, the coincidence was quite perfect timing tho

[fonduegirl]

It can be his best friend too, I did talk to him about that

[TheMajesticKing777]

Maybe the friend will tell him, you never know

[shortster]

If it is the brother festival; shouldn't you be the one getting him a gift?

[fonduegirl]

Differs from family to family. Ours don't do it.

[maximumpower]

why not buy it for yourself?

that way you can know what you're getting.

[Deku2009]

Yeah I bet it will look amazing on you

[fonduegirl]

It will reflect my good aesthetic neck and my love for documentaries on stars! Xx

[Deku2009]

That’s awesome

[fonduegirl]

✨✨✨⭐

[Deku2009]

What kind of documentaries do you watch?

[fonduegirl]

How The Universe Works and Killers Of Cosmos, stuff like that

[Deku2009]

Sounds like really good ones

[fonduegirl]

Something about supernovas is calming. Call it comforting nihilism.

[Deku2009]

I love looking at the stars. 🤗🤗 (I feel like you need this )

[fonduegirl]

I'll get it in future when I'm by myself.

[Deku2009]

There you go something to look forward to

[Chazmatazz269]

Where is “here” and what is “brother festival”?

[fonduegirl]

India, rakshabandhan

[Chazmatazz269]

From what i’ve read, you should be buying your brother a gift, not the other way around.

[fonduegirl]

Different families do it differently

[Wise4myage]

What's a brother festival, lol.

[fonduegirl]

It's like there's whole tradition of tying bands around their wrist and they promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts

[Wise4myage]

That sounds cool.

[fonduegirl]

Haha good

[EaterPeter]

Yeah sure. How costly it is?

[pizzalovershouse]

Why not

[baserunner611]

Ok, so

[jimmy2]

Lol it's ok