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What do ridiculously rich people (like Bill Gates etc.) ask for/get for Christmas/birthdays/etc.? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know money can't buy happiness blahblahblah.

Do they do gift exchanges at all?

Do they ask for anything?

They have enough money that they could get anything made or done for them at a moment's notice. Like having ChatGPT, but for services. Ridiculous things we couldn't imagine.

Anyone have any insight into general trends along those lines?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I'm nowhere near Bill Gates money and never will be.

I think amongst my circle of family and friends, I probably net 3-4x more than the highest earner I know. For the most part, I can buy myself whatever gadgets or books or food or things I typically want.

But...I don't, well, I don't always.

In fact, oftentimes I find myself putting off buying Book A or B because I just don't feel like it's a good use of money right now.

Sometimes I won't even buy myself new socks until all of mine have been worn down to absolute tatters. I own two pairs of jeans and one pair of shoes and they're going to go until they completely fall apart.

Other times, I want this new game and I don't buy it because I can't really justify it for how much time I might end up having for it.

But if anyone I know gets me any of the above or similar, I'd honestly be super happy. It removes that mental battle for me and I get something I actually want / need.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 9 months ago

Politicians.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 9 months ago

I imagine they don't really want things. Usually in that scenario if someone insists you can ask for charitable donations in your name and in the case of bill gates he has specific charities to give to.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

No insights, but all the money and resources in the world couldn't replicate a homemade customized gift of some kind. Probably end up with a lot of knitted scarves and hats lol.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Bill Gates, in an interview asking about gift ideas, said "books" so i'm assuming they want regular shit like anyone else

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

It's probably also about things that he's just not aware of. While he can buy anything, knowing about everything is impossible.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Yeah, not all gifts are special because of monetary value. A thoughtful gift beats out an expensive gift at any income bracket.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

Baby blood for their Satanic rituals.

Or just some time to spend with their family since they are probably too busy most of the time.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Doesn't take extreme wealth for that. I make enough that I can buy whatever I want. The best Christmas gifts are things I wouldn't think of needing or wanting.

For birthday, it's usually just a dinner without gifts.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 9 months ago

I think that some people, regardless of wealth/income don't really want "items" to unwrap. That makes sense.

I was imagining that, for Bill Gates (etc.), they could literally just hop on a private jet and fly anywhere in the world to eat at any restaurant they want prepared by a world-class chef. So even certain experiences would be hard to match at home.

Is it usually a home-cooked dinner or a restaurant for you?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I’m hardly Bill Gates but can buy myself most anything I want.

Quality time with loved ones is the best birthday present.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 9 months ago

Is it more like you decide what to do, and you ask loved ones to take the day off?

Or you ask them to plan something to do together?

(Not meaning to pry or anything, I'm just curious how the motivation works)

And if you'd like to share, what was your most memorable birthday present/experience?