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I really don't like getting presents in company. I'm an Autist and don't react as people would expect, so masking sets in which is very stressful.
I'm (probably) not an autist, but same all around. Hate watching people open my gifts as well because I feel like I'm pressuring them to act a certain way. Exchanging gifts is miserable.
Pretending to be happy sucks. (...the energy right out of me.)
Mimicking looking happy and grateful.
"Say cheese!"
"Why?"
"Because it makes you look like you're smiling."
"Oh..."
Are there any holidays or celebratory rituals you do like?
Well it also has its advantages. People are on vacation and in general it's less busy so that's an advantage.
Anything where I can just be. There's no fixed time for that.
I hope you get some being time for yourself then!
My in-laws are the absolute worst with this. Everyone sits in a circle and opens gifts one at a time. Makes my anxiety spike just thinking about it.