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17 May 2018, 4:37 am

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My favourite presents are always books. But I am hoping for a telescope for my next birthday.

I would not like a gift card. I hate shopping so that would doubly offensive to me as the person would not have really thought they could choose by themselves and also would put me in the unfortunate position of having to shop.

Does she wear jewellery? If so, I would go for a nice silver bracelet or something similar. I am sure the shop assistant will love to help you find something that fits what you want to spend and her style.


I think his gf loves shopping.

My gf does.

Most women love shopping.

There's also gift cards for books.



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17 May 2018, 4:40 am

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I was thinking of going to the Asian grocery store and getting her those Senbi cookies that she ate throughout her childhood. She gets really nostalgic about them.


This is a good idea, but for that extra personal touch; bake them for her.


https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/ ... e-crackers


Depends on which Asian country, a S. Korean girl may have strong anti-japan sentiments for instance.

It's like cooking Russian stroganoff for an Ukrainian girl.



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17 May 2018, 5:02 am

Wiki suggests senbei are a thing in China and Japan. Obviously adjust for specific national variants.


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17 May 2018, 5:29 am

Wolfram87 wrote:
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I was thinking of going to the Asian grocery store and getting her those Senbi cookies that she ate throughout her childhood. She gets really nostalgic about them.


This is a good idea, but for that extra personal touch; bake them for her.


https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/ ... e-crackers


I think if she is really nostalgic about a particular cookie from her childhood. Get her that exact cookie. It might be the wrapping and all sort of things that are special to her. So whilst it is a nice touch to bake them, I'd get the original.


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17 May 2018, 7:26 am

elsapelsa wrote:
Wolfram87 wrote:
RetroGamer87 wrote:
I was thinking of going to the Asian grocery store and getting her those Senbi cookies that she ate throughout her childhood. She gets really nostalgic about them.


This is a good idea, but for that extra personal touch; bake them for her.


https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/ ... e-crackers


I think if she is really nostalgic about a particular cookie from her childhood. Get her that exact cookie. It might be the wrapping and all sort of things that are special to her. So whilst it is a nice touch to bake them, I'd get the original.


Good point.


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17 May 2018, 8:03 am

Wolfram87 wrote:
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I was thinking of going to the Asian grocery store and getting her those Senbi cookies that she ate throughout her childhood. She gets really nostalgic about them.


This is a good idea, but for that extra personal touch; bake them for her.


https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/ ... e-crackers


I think if she is really nostalgic about a particular cookie from her childhood. Get her that exact cookie. It might be the wrapping and all sort of things that are special to her. So whilst it is a nice touch to bake them, I'd get the original.


Good point.


Kanelbullar you could bake but not singoalla, if you see what I mean? Not that I crave Swedish food or anything, besides elk! But I am so past asking English butcheries if they stock elk.... never going to happen.


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17 May 2018, 12:00 pm

Anyway, the OP does not exist.



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17 May 2018, 6:43 pm

Wolfram87 wrote:
Wiki suggests senbei are a thing in China and Japan. Obviously adjust for specific national variants.

That is correct. Senbei crackers are commonly available in China.


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17 May 2018, 6:43 pm

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Anyway, the OP does not exist.

Yes I do.


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17 May 2018, 11:18 pm

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Anyway, the OP does not exist.

Yes I do.


According to flat earthers you don’t!! ! :lol:

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You have been lying to us all this time? Retro, how could you? :(



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18 May 2018, 12:44 am

How about going for a double-whammy? Get her a few packs of Senbei (whichever kind she's nostalgic about), and also try your hand and making your own. At best, she'll now have a BF that can make her Senbei on a regular basis, and at worst, you'll get a funny story/memory out of it. ("Remember that time you tried to make me Senbei?")


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