Should I send another pair? Sterling Silver does tarnish unless it is rodium plated.She did raise a stink.They where brand new. She got them 3 months later in Isreal.Is she being ungratefull? No monies were involved in favor recieved.I also did not want this person to spend money rendering favor.(wasn't expected)
2007-02-18 02:21:40 · 6 answers · asked by tylrtms 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
She's being ungrateful. Offer to polish them with toothpaste for her, since she doesn't know how to take care of REAL jewelry.
2007-02-18 02:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa... ungrateful-much!!!! I'm referring to her, of course, not you. You weren't required to send her a lovely gift such as a pair of sterling silver earrings, which you kindly did (a gracious note thanking her for the favour would have sufficed), and so she shouldn't have raised a stink over your generosity, no matter what condition they arrived in (that was beyond your control).
I wouldn't recommend sending this ungrateful "friend" another pair, especially considering her graceless acknowledgement of the first pair. However, you can also look on the bright side-- you have learned not to send non-rodium-plated silver for future gifts! :P
Good luck! Don't let this ungrateful friend get to you, and remember this quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." That your "friend" falls into the first category already proves that her "raising a stink" isn't important to pay attention to.
Write back and tell us how it all works out!
2007-02-18 10:42:30 · answer #2 · answered by -- 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she is being ungrateful, and she should know that Sterling Silver tarnishes. If you send her anything else send her a bottle of jewelry cleaner, there is no reason to send another pair of earrings as there is nothing wrong with them.
2007-02-19 01:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Hamlette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest that she try a bit of silver polish. If they were in the mail for three months, they had time to develop a tarnish. I also feel that it was uncaring on her part to complain about a gift, that was unexpected. However is it possible that she did not realize that these were real silver, and not costume? She could have handled it better either way.
2007-02-18 10:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She being rude and ungrateful. For heavens sake, they were a gift! Your obligation for the upkeep stopped as soon as she opened them!
She's acting like they were payment for a favor when they were a thank you gift. Did you pay her back the money she put out for you favor? If yes, you're in the clear. If not, offer to do so now.
2007-02-18 12:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the favor recieved was no money involved the friend should understand. I real friend would probably not expect anything in return for a favor. I would say don't sweat the small stuff - your 'friend' will get over it! Atleast you tried to show your appreciation.
2007-02-18 10:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by ShootsNLadders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋