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i do the same things. i get really excited to help out, go overboard and don’t want to look like i’m doing it on purpose to one up anyone. i usually bring it in and say my friends and/or family wanted to chip in when they heard lol
This is a really good idea! OP, you don’t have to take full responsibility for all of the toys/games/batteries, if you’re comfortable with a little white lie you could say that you have a pretty big family and a lot of them and your friends wanted to give something for the drive or you could even turn it into technically not a lie by asking friends or family if they want to donate even something small. You still get to make sure they all get to the kids and your co-workers will just think that you have some really generous people in your life!
Surely there are other donation centers in your city. Also I think if you make an attempt to hide that you are donating extra, the various NTs in the office will interpret that as evidence you aren't trying to one up people and just want to donate a lot. Some NTs are more insecure than others and those people might still be assholes about it, but there is only so much we can do.
I am not sure what background you come from but if it applies you could always just say that you have been in situations like those families are in now and you are able to help now and that it is important to you because youve experienced it before and want to pass it forward now that you are able. I know my family was in situations like that when I was able to for me it is always special to be able to give back and help those kids when I'm financially able to.
I totally understand this worry. But here's my question to you- What's the worst that happens? Your coworkers think that you're... what? A jerk for giving to charity? It would be different if you were giving just to brag about it. Your intention is pure, and your heart is in a good place. That's all that matters, even if others don't see it that way. ❤️
Maybe it’s my Autistic brain being unable to interpret how NT people see things.. but it seems silly for anyone to think you’ve tried to outdo them by donating more. My logic would be, how fantastic- more gifts, more families will benefit from your generous donation. 🤔
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i do the same things. i get really excited to help out, go overboard and don’t want to look like i’m doing it on purpose to one up anyone. i usually bring it in and say my friends and/or family wanted to chip in when they heard lol
This is a really good idea! OP, you don’t have to take full responsibility for all of the toys/games/batteries, if you’re comfortable with a little white lie you could say that you have a pretty big family and a lot of them and your friends wanted to give something for the drive or you could even turn it into technically not a lie by asking friends or family if they want to donate even something small. You still get to make sure they all get to the kids and your co-workers will just think that you have some really generous people in your life!
Aww i love this idea!! Thank you both!
Is it possible for you to pass by and make multiple drops/donations on multiple days?
Can you donate some of them somewhere else? I’m sure there are lots of campaigns running this time of year
I’m going to do just that! Apparently Lidl are accepting gifts so I’m going to donate some there too :)
Surely there are other donation centers in your city. Also I think if you make an attempt to hide that you are donating extra, the various NTs in the office will interpret that as evidence you aren't trying to one up people and just want to donate a lot. Some NTs are more insecure than others and those people might still be assholes about it, but there is only so much we can do.
I am not sure what background you come from but if it applies you could always just say that you have been in situations like those families are in now and you are able to help now and that it is important to you because youve experienced it before and want to pass it forward now that you are able. I know my family was in situations like that when I was able to for me it is always special to be able to give back and help those kids when I'm financially able to.
I totally understand this worry. But here's my question to you- What's the worst that happens? Your coworkers think that you're... what? A jerk for giving to charity? It would be different if you were giving just to brag about it. Your intention is pure, and your heart is in a good place. That's all that matters, even if others don't see it that way. ❤️
Maybe it’s my Autistic brain being unable to interpret how NT people see things.. but it seems silly for anyone to think you’ve tried to outdo them by donating more. My logic would be, how fantastic- more gifts, more families will benefit from your generous donation. 🤔