Do you like surprises?

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So, do you like surprises? Do you like it when people surprise you with gifts or parties? Or just by taking you places they won't tell you about?

I don't really mind them as much, but I'd much rather be prepared for what's going to happen. Sometimes, I feel as if something bad is going to happen with the surprise if I don't prepare. However, I don't complain if someone decides to surprise me though... if that makes sense? O_o

Surprisingly I like surprises

Only if it's an expected surprise... lol

For me, it really depends, although I believe that I tend to be one of those who just generally dislike spontaneous events, surprises included to some extent.

I believe that one's personal tolerance to deviations from routines is an important aspect which decides whether you can tolerate something spontaneous like surprises or not.
The size of the event taking place, the current situation and the motive are the other side of the coin.

To name an example which would be tolerable for me: A gift/present or something else which is pretty minor. However, an example which would be quite the opposite and an exhausting and upsetting experience would be if I was told "Surprise! In 1 hour there is a flight to Spain!" - I can guarantee you my reaction won't be a "Thank you.", quite the opposite. I predict I would be pretty angry, and trying hard to remain calm. There is actually a fine line between an "Oh, that's nice" and *insert upset me here* for me. It can be that the line was already crossed with an unexpected phone call.

Very rarely do I like surprise events if they contribute any kind of social pressure.

Nope. The best surprise for me is to give me at least 24 hours notice of the "surprise" event (generally; details may remain a secret) so that I can reschedule my plans. Sorta like "Hey David, the family wants to get together tomorrow (or next Saturday) at 3:00 p.m." Okay, cool. The details about giving me a million dollars can wait until the get together. Otherwise, taking me away from my plans really upsets me.

no

I have always loved them even though I have been told I didn't like them. I think they mean I don't like the ones that are bad or ones I am not interested in and I am being forced to do.

It really depends on the surprise. If someone said, "HEY! I'm giving you $100 bucks! Here you go!" and then he walked away I'd be really happy. If someone surprised me by hitting me in the face then I'd probably exert all my strength into tackling them and beating the crap out of them.

In general I'd say I dislike surprises... obviously there are exceptions. I'm just saying if someone redesigned my room while I was gone I'd act happy but on the inside probably be pretty annoyed.

I detest surprises.

I like surprise presents because I like getting presents and I understand the intention behind them is kindness which is sweet. But I don't like any build up e.g. "I've got a surprise for you..." and some waiting before getting it etc, that makes me very anxious.

I don't like any other kind of surprise at all. Surprise party, outing or whatever I can't spontaneously go out if I haven't planned it in advance it makes me far too anxious.

If they're good surprises

No I don?t like a surprise, even nice ones like an unexpected gift, opening it in front of the giver is not pleasant; I?m almost guaranteed to fail the expected reaction. Surprise party/trip/outing... no, I need advanced notice.

I have a hard time with surprises. Especially the kind that has to do with schedules or plans. Like when work unexpectantly changes my shifts or if I have to change something I've planned.

Gifts - Yes!

Parties - NO WAY!