The nicest, most polite people are usually the serial killers. I know.

I got this weird vision of you sharing your experience with serial killing, afte rthat.

When I see people stranded on the side of the road and it’s really late then I’ll call Highway Patrol and let them know that a car is stranded rather than stop.

I don't ever stop. Calling highway patrol is a good idea! I just assume there'll be someone more capable than me who comes along, preferrably someone who isn't a woman by herself. But it's different when someone asks you almost face to face!

I LOVE gifting but really only when it’s unexpected

I can tell. I really appreciated your gifty in the mail the other day!

I don’t want someone to think I’m coming on to them or that I’m odd

There's also the not wanting them to feel obliged to reciprocate--that takes all the fun out of it. Another big one I forgot to mention, that's kind of hand-in-hand with someone thinking your coming onto them: so much can be read into a gift. If you give a casual friend or friendly acquaintance something, they might think you think they're better friends than they feel like they are with you, and that could make them uncomfortable, or feel the need to try to feel more for you than they do. And that sucks!

Yes, you want the person to like the gift, but once it’s in the mail just forget about it. Done, out of your hands. Don’t worry about it.

Great advice! I have anxiety problems.

Why not!

I agree! I don't really see any reason not to. Which is why I'm troubled with myself when I don't!