is it right to accept an expensive gift from a man you only knew for a week?

Answer 1

No, I don't think it is. It was also improper of him to present it to you.

Answer 2

I don't see anything wrong with it. The man must really like you alot and want to get to know you better. Also it sounds like he is very financially secure to be able to afford an expensive gift. I would accept it and say thank you. Also, you don't say what kind of relationship this is, but if he wants more than friendship and you don't, I would make that very clear to him. If in the end he turns out to be a terrible person, there is always a return the gift policy if you don't feel right taking it after all.

Answer 3

Despite (or in view of) your finances, a Family Pack of French's Original Mustard isn't really that expensive, so I'd say it's rude to say no. Unless you are concerned that he broke the bank in order to impress you. But if he's a man of means, then this is the standard you'd expect.

Here's the thing -- If he shows signs later that he expected something in return, he's an unrefined type who supposes women are to be bought, and might need a polite reminder of the year in which we are living, and that since mustard isn't the accepted sign of commitment, and he never asked for one, and he knows you are a woman of virtue, that any further advances should likely need more time, and more commitment, to be allowed or decided.

This is assuming you are a lady, and why wouldn't I assume it? Good Luck to you in this...

:)

Answer 4

I'm with militarymom on this one. Unless you have a very good reason, and you apparently do not, you are bound to accept this gift graciously, regardless of how long you have known the giver. You are in no way bound to reciprocate, however, either in kind or through other means. Your gratitude will be sufficient.

Answer 5

A gift is a gift. It is in very poor taste to offend someone by refusing a gift. The only exception to this rule is if you know the person is expecting something in return that you are not prepared or willing to give.

Answer 6

Not if it is for sex,

Or not if you or he don't plan on keeping the relation going. If it is expensive, then maybe he will think that it gives him exclusive rights and that if you don't give when he wants, that you are being a gold digger.

I would suggest that you tell him to hold on to it until you two make things really work out.

Answer 7

I would normally say no as this is sometimes a means of buying a "piece". Just politely let him know you appreciate the gesture but you simply cannot accept a gift of this magnitude.

Answer 8

I dont see any harm in it. This one guy I didnt know for very long bought me a Dooney and Bourke Purse it was $185 I did the whole. "No you dont need to do that" but he was like if you dont take it I will buy it and it will just sit in my car. unless someone else wanted it. So I took it. He eventually turned into a jerk so at least I got something out of wasting my time with him.

Answer 9

that would probably not be the most smart thing to except from a guy that u only knew for a week...because he might think that u want to move on the the next level of dating or what ever u guys r doing!!!

Answer 10

well you didn't say if you plan on stopping the relationship, or what?

but from my own experience only one week is not near enough time to really know anyone, especially if gifts are involved, but its really between you and him, why did he give it to you? and does he expect you to do something for that ''gift''?

you should really think about this, think about the motives / reasons. and tell him you need to understand all this and think about it...

,,,,,,
kay

Answer 11

There's no right or wrong with this, but I wouldn't. It might seem as if you were obligated. It's hard to reject gifts without giving offence, but if you showed appreciation and explained why you didn't feel comfortable he should understand.