Shredder or Methodical?

I was thinking about this earlier, but how do you open gifts?

I'm an Methodical. A methodical is someone who takes their time to unwrap gifts. We open gifts at the taped spots first, then slowly and methodically remove the outer coverings or lift the gift from the bag. We savor the moments of the opening. To us it like crossing the finish line of a long race in slow motion and music from Chariots of Fire playing in the background. This makes the gift even more satisfying when we finally do get to it. It also drives shredders crazy! Driving shredders crazy may also contribute to why we open gifts as we do.

Cindy is a Shredder. Shredders tear into gifts with no thought about the exterior coverings. Their entire goal is to get to the gift as quickly as possible. The outer layers are just in their way. I love watching shredders open gifts. They have a blast. It's like a treasure hunt and when they find the "gold" they explode in laughter, surprise, or awe. They love tearing into the paper or bag. And it works for Cindy and me, because I'm not the best wrapper in the world, so the wrapping doesn't have to look great, just be something for her to rip and shred to get to the gift.

In some way being married to a shredder ought to make it easier for me. . .why wrap? Sorry, not gonna happen. Every gift will have it's appropriate shell of wrapping paper or bag.

So what are you. . .Shredder or Methodical?

Open your gifts your way and enjoy. . .
Mike

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