Joshua and Ryan talk about birthday gifts, gifting experiences, their favorite consumables to give as gifts, and when it’s appropriate to give physical gifts. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at http://patreon.com/theminimalists Questions answered in this episode: How do I set the appropriate expectations with my loved ones regarding the kinds of presents I prefer to gift? (04:37) What are the most tactful methods for requesting specific gifts or no gifts at all? (16:12) What does the ideal minimalist birthday party entail? (22:57) Follow The Minimalists: Blog: http://minimalists.com Podcast: http://minimalists.com/podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/theminimalists Instagram: http://instagram.com/theminimalists Facebook: http://facebook.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: http://theminimalists.com/podcast #TheMinimalists