Weird to get someone you just met a gift?

[seeya36]

So I met this girl in my college computer class. I noticed she had a picture of Marilyn Monroe as the desktop background on her laptop. We talked for a little bit and found out she's a huge Marilyn Monroe fan. These people I know are selling a bunch of Monroe memorabilia such as plates with her picture on them and their in the original boxing in mint condition with all the papers and certificate of authenticity. I want to buy one for that girl but would she think it's weird since we just met?

[eaeaea]

It might be weird if it costs crazy money! Like very expensive...

But if it's at a reasonable price, I think that would be neat! :D!

A while back in drafting class I met a guy who is now my friend, at the time I was very much into betty boop! and he noticed.. I suppose.. because soon after we had recently met, he went to vegas and on the next day in class he gave me this cute little betty boop decoration with my name on it. He said he saw it and it made him think of me so he bought it. It wasn't BIG so I didn't think it was weird or anything, but rather sweet! I now have it in my room! :]!

Later that year during Christmas, I bought him a little creepy doll from Iron Maiden! Because he loved them. Cute little awesome doll!

[seeya36]

They're not crazy expensive or anything. Just she told me what a fan she was of Marilyn Monroe when we were talking then I was talking to some people trying to get rid of some things and they had a bunch of Monroe memorabillia and I automatically thought "She would love these!"

[Tamikaze]

You should not give any gifts to someone you just met. Who knows what concerns it will create for her. She could simply feel awkward, like she owes you something now. She could feel really awkward, like wondering what your motives are. Or she could take it and then later turn you down for a date or hang out and you will feel awkward.

I wouldn't even bother buying anything now. It's not like you cannot find MM memorabilia or knick knacks at the point you become close enough that gift giving is appropriate.

[NoOneListens21]

i guess it depends on the girl. She might think its weird since you just met and that you're going a little bit over the top to impress her or w.e. maybe you should get to know her better and wait to give her the gift if things get serious or if you become friends or w.e. and you can just give her the present on her birthday. I think it would be sweet but hey that is just mi =P

[seeya36]

Good idea! I wasn't trying to impress her. I just thought that since she was such a big fan I would by her one lol. I might buy it and just wait til her birthday like you said.

[NoOneListens21]

^_^ cool hope it works out

[Bman94]

While it's always nice to give gifts, it might come off as strange and a little awkward, wait till her birthday or Christmas or something, in the meantime become good friends and really get to know, friendship is ALWAYS a good gift to give to people. :D

[Just2DangNice]

Completely OK < $5 < weird.

If you plan on dating her. buy it now and wait to give it to her

if it doesn't work out, well hell you have a piece of history

[lottierose]

Maybe you could send her a link to them? People say its the thought that counts, that way she will know you saw them and thought of her but you don't have to worry about seeming weird or not if you spend money on someone you barely know. I think it's a very sweet gesture, but the size and price of the gift could make it seem a bit outlandish.

[iAmAWESOME18]

My best friend bought me a gift the first day we met. BEFORE we wee even close. It was nice, I didn't think it was weird, I did question his motives, but deep down I knew he was just being nice.

[FastAndFurious27]

No it's a great gesture, but it would seem weird if it was expensive since you guys just met, but if you guys have been hanging out for a while, it could be really nice to give as a gift :)

[seeya36]

It's $25. Is that considered expensive? Lol

[FastAndFurious27]

Well I don't know, depends on what you think :)

I would think its OK, as long as its under 40-50 :)

[seeya36]

Well I don't think it's expensive but I don't know what she'll think lol

[TornApart]

Get to know her ether become friends. Ask her out and then give it to her :)

Or just give it to her. I would be happy but caught off guard.

[DaniJ]

I say get it, then wait for the best time to give it to her.

[dan87]

i think you should buy it for her and give it to her now

[pr3ttybr0wn]

You could do like the first guy answer said and buy it now and give it to her when you are dating.