A friend of mine gave me a yard card for Christmas and I took it knowing full well that I wouldnt put it out. Gave it to my son. He in turn gave it away.. Told my friend that I gave it to him .. now she is pissed cause I took it after I told her that. Knowing me I told her that I dont put out stuff like that at Christmas time. Well she kinda puffed up at that remark and wondered why I took it to start with. Well stupid me took it as a present. ONe that I wasnt planning on using to start with. NOW what do I do..? Go out and replace that one and send it back to her? I am in a fix. So So stupid for me telling her to start with.. BUT? I did it. I could kick myself for that but? No need in crying over spilled milk.. Let me know how you feel. Plum sick at my stomach over this.
2007-10-24 14:10:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Being honest is one thing but you have to be careful not to hurt someones feelings in the process. I think that is what happened in your case. All you can do is apoligize and hope she forgives you. If it will hurt them then LIE like a dog! Honesty isn't always the best policy!
2007-10-25 03:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you did was the best thing. Being honest will help you in the long run and you'll also have enemies.People may not like you because your honest and trust me for your enemies, it would hurt them more than how it would hurt you because you know that you've done the right thing. Even though it may cost you your friends, telling the truth is much better. Your friend might get over it by the fact that you told the truth. It would be worst if you told your friend a lie and she found out.
2007-10-24 21:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by Trudy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People sometimes call me "brutally honest" and in these situations that might be a trait you should pick up. You may make people angry but it will help you avoid situations like this and you wont have to worry about it. I find it a lot easier to tell people exactly what I'm thinking rather than lying to them and making myself miserable. And even if people get upset with the truth they usually can see past it and accept how you feel and they may even respect you a little more.
2007-10-24 21:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by iwashomeslice 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
honesty is the best policy
you can't help other peoples flaws
and that includes thin skin and or insecurities
i find the best Friends are honest and true friends
no hi / bye friends who you really never get to know in depth
such people are only there for good times and waffle in the bad times
I'd rather have 2 good friends then 100s of hi / bye friends
2007-10-24 23:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being deceptive will only lead to a dead end. Just see if your son can get the item back. Think positive thoughts about the outcome and see what happens.
2007-10-24 21:19:55 · answer #5 · answered by Yahoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell the truth. It was a gift. A gift is your to do with as you please. If you had given it back to her and said that you don't use them she also would have been mad. I would just tell her that you are sorry and that you thought that she would have been offended if you returned your gift. Then let it go. I would always tell the truth just be tactful. It sounds like you were.
2007-10-24 21:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by kim h 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
honesty is the best policy , it is proverd in our life for the purpose of life honesty should required but that is not means life will be easy , honesty life is more tactfully, more obstrac, sorrow, stragle , mentel hampper, though i can not give us , if i would adopt a dishonesty life first i will get sucess but later on i can not success my life everything in my life would more pain full.
2007-10-25 01:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by Nabin R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being honest is the best policy, it may hurt but in the end your mind will be clear will be clear
2007-10-24 21:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by qcyboy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are in quite a little mess. i end up with a lot of things i don't want or use. i just take it and hope it breaks. lots of luck. HUGS!!!
2007-10-24 22:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by babe with an attitude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur friend shouldnt be mad. she gave it as a gift and u can do w.e u want with it
2007-10-24 21:19:23 · answer #10 · answered by yeanay25cool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋