Should I return a gift back?

Question

One of my customers sent me a gift all the way from New York and I am thinking of returning it. It is a Dolce & Gabbanna hand bag. I am married and I don't know how to tell my husband where I got it from. It is a very expensive one. What should I do.

The reason I am thinking of returning it is because my husband doesn't even like me talking to me male couzins. He is a very jeoulous man. I have never given reason for that but if it was up to my husband he would sit at my office all day long watching me.

Answer 1

Yes, return it. Customers should not give such expensive and personal gifts which might cause marital problems.

Answer 2

u should talk to your husband befor it turns to a big deal let's supposed u returned it and then again that customer sent you some thing else and this time your husband got it? then? he will come to know about every thing and even let's supposed the customer sent you another gift along with a letter and it says y u sent the bag back? u didn't like that? and then ur husband will tell you ok some thing was going on and u had never told me and he would never trust u ever again

Answer 3

I think you should keep it. If the person went through all the trouble the least you could do was appreciate it. Its really up to you though. If your Husband is jealous it might be awkward for you. I feel sorry for you. But in my opinion you should keep it and be greatful. You should tell your husband straight out where you got it from tho. That way it will stop possible breakups/arguements. The other option is say thank you but sell the expensive bag and not tell your husband. Its up to personal opinion though. Good Luck!

Answer 4

You mean that your husband wouldn't believe you if you told him the truth? I'm more worried about that than what you should do with the gift. But the appropriate thing to do with a gift you can't or don't want to use is pass it on, or dispose of it. And seriously, look into some marriage counseling for the trust issues between you and your husband.

Answer 5

You haven't said why you are thinking of returning it.

You can show your husband where it came from, so that should settle him - why would this be a problem, unless you have acted improperly with one of your customers?

To return it, you would need to know where it was purchased. For that you either need the receipt or the gift receipt. Unless you have one or the other, good luck returning it [except at Nordstroms, which seems to bend over backward to placate customers].

Answer 6

If you dont want to keep it there is nothing wrong with passing it on to someone you dont have a gift for or take the receipt and return it. Second hand gifts are fine as long as no one knows about it but you.

Answer 7

First of all you must tell your husband where it came from. Next, I suggest sending it back with a note explaining that you appreciate the thought, but feel uncomfortable accepting such an extravagant gift.

Answer 8

If it's a gift, I wouldn't return it! D & G are nice handbags. Tell your husband the truth and show him the proof. Unless it's from someone like an exboyfriend or something.

Answer 9

Forget about the gift and deal with the real issue. Your husband sounds like he is borderline abusive. Call a women's crisis hotline before he starts beating you up or something. His behavior is just not right.

Answer 10

Your problem is with your husband, not the present. You have every right to accept gifts from anyone, and talk to any male you meet (as long as you're not flirting). You need to stand up to your husband and insist that he stop trying to control your life. You are his partner, not his property.