Thanks, but I don't like that.

[Mandy78]

Originally Posted by Kimberley

I wouldn't tell anyone I didn't like their gift. I think that's rude. If you don't like it, take it back. Only if they ask why they never see such-and-such, then I MIGHT tell them. But, I just don't like to hurt anyone's feelings.

Went to hubby's grandmother's house for Christmas. Aunt Pat (VERY wealthy) always bought her two neices Christmas gifts. Cher didn't like her opal necklace one year. Cher had a bad look on her face and Pat asked her if she liked it. "NO, I DON'T!" She literally screamed this. I, including everyone else, got really quiet. This is coming from a woman in her late 30s.

For someone being in their 30's, they should know better. There is always a mature and tactful way of telling someone with out hurting their feelings. Tell them one on one, with no one else around. I would want someone telling me that way, not in front of other people throwing a fit about it.

LAst Xmas, I bought my mother in law a very expensive purse. I thought she deserved it and had never had a good purse like that before. She said she liked it and thought it was very nice. I knew though she didn't like it. But thats ok. The next day, we went over for left overs, and she pulled me aside, saying she thought it was a very nice gesture, but its not something she would ever carry. So she asked if she could exchange it for one she would carry more often. I wasn't offened at all. i am glad she told me and then eventually she got one that was more her! And now she is sooooo much happier!
I think I would be more upset if she put it back in the box, and shoved in her closet and never gave it another thought.

[Taurus Babe]

Originally Posted by Mandy78

For someone being in their 30's, they should know better. There is always a mature and tactful way of telling someone with out hurting their feelings. Tell them one on one, with no one else around. I would want someone telling me that way, not in front of other people throwing a fit about it.

LAst Xmas, I bought my mother in law a very expensive purse. I thought she deserved it and had never had a good purse like that before. She said she liked it and thought it was very nice. I knew though she didn't like it. But thats ok. The next day, we went over for left overs, and she pulled me aside, saying she thought it was a very nice gesture, but its not something she would ever carry. So she asked if she could exchange it for one she would carry more often. I wasn't offened at all. i am glad she told me and then eventually she got one that was more her! And now she is sooooo much happier!
I think I would be more upset if she put it back in the box, and shoved in her closet and never gave it another thought.

That's a great example! That's what I'm talking about. Not being rude and screaming about it or anything. I would be offended if someone told me they didn't like what I got them in front of everyone in an ugly way, that's inappropriate. I just think the receiver of the gift should enjoy whatever it is or else it's a waste of your hard earned money!