I was wraping a small gift for a party in the comic strip frm the news paper and this woman asked me if she should wipe her but with it first.
This woman constantly tells me I am stingy and other things because I am conservitive and do not owe any one anything. Even paid cash for the hous I live in. She never has enough money to last the month.
No I am not angry but I sure wish she would learn to keep her mouth shut some times.
2006-12-22 21:15:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I really don't mind her saying such things even though they do annoy me some. She will be there if I really need help so that is worth keeping my cool.
2006-12-23 00:12:40 · update #1
You have every right to be upset with that woman. That "wipe my butt" comment was totally inappropriate and low-class, and her being jealous of your better state of finances does not excuse it. Incidentally, many people prefer to use the funnies from the paper out of tradition as it was how they wrapped gifts before wrapping paper was widespread. It does not make you cheap in the least.
2006-12-23 05:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrapping a gift in a comic strip appears to be very stingy to most people.
2006-12-23 05:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she was really rude and out of line, so yes, you should be mad. Second of all, there's nothing wrong with wrapping a present in newspaper. Especially the comics. If you wrap it carefully enough, the kid can read the comics after they unwrap the gift!
2006-12-24 01:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by Amy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see no problem with using newspaper as a gift wrap. What's the point in making more trash by using real wrapping paper?
2006-12-23 05:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by Beware of the lamb! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ignore her. I think it's fun to receive gift in comic pages. It's her problem not yours.
Next time she asks tell her she can take whatever paper she likes, fold it in 5 corners and put it where the sun doesn't shine.
2006-12-23 05:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I have used newspaper as gift wrap so tell her to back off. Secondly, People lash out at people the are jealous of. You "sound" like you got things pretty much together and she doesn't, just pray for her-it sounds like she needs it!
2006-12-23 05:25:29 · answer #6 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That comment made u very upset. The fact that u posted it shows how much it really bothers you. You need to have a serious talk with ur friend and find out y u being resourceful and careful with ur money bothers her so much.
2006-12-23 21:10:40 · answer #7 · answered by thugglifeson81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the comment, it was wrong and you should be a little cranky at her, but there seems to be a reason why she wastes her time making others feel bad. She sounds jealous, and I would be proud of my house and being debt free. I hope that gift wasn't for her, lol...
2006-12-23 05:33:53 · answer #8 · answered by HeavenlyBoheme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should be is assertive. Tell this woman to keep her nose out of your business the next few times she butts in, then she very well might learn to keep her mouth shut.
2006-12-23 05:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anger is a disease which I am sure you would not want to get. Instead tell this woman nicely, give her back what she is giving you. Show her compassion, love and respect and she will defintely understand her mistake one day and appreciate you. dont bring on anger. its a killer. an anger free life is the best life.
2006-12-23 07:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by narayan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋