2007-12-13 12:00:24 · 16 answers · asked by div 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
That very thing happened to me today. I bought a long time friend an expensive purse, wallet, and a cashmere shawl.
Her gift to me was several religious items, and I am not of her religious persuasion.
I have to admit my disappointment, but I know she meant well, even though I do not appreciate her trying to push her beliefs on me.
Next year she will get a very nice card, period.
2007-12-13 12:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by roppin r 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing you can do...... give it to someone else you don't care much about so you can save that $$ and make up a little for what you spent on the person who gave you the "bad gift". Or as they said, sell it on ebay, although you might not get a lot of $ back if it's such a bad gift. But that's better than nothing I guess, and you'll get rid of a useless item that would be otherwise tossed somewhere in your closet taking space away from you. And as the other girl said (I loved it!!), buy them a nice card next year and that's it!!! LOL
2007-12-13 13:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by Lprod 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't spend a load on their gift then. Spend between $10 and $20.
2007-12-13 19:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Borrowing the gown is fantastic, who cares what you're donning, maximum appropriate? yet do no longer provide your appropriate pal a present you got at a thrift keep until is happens to be some effectual (and appropriate) artifact which you acquire for a scouse borrow and you already know she would be ready to fully LOVE. optimistically your pal will basically get married as quickly as and it somewhat is well worth you passing some money on it. teach her that she is important to you, purchase her a real and considerate present. sure, it somewhat is the thought counts, be certain she is acquainted with which you think of sufficient of her to put in the attempt!
2016-11-26 21:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by lot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their is nothing you really can do I guess. If you really dont like the gift, and are comfortable enough with this person to have the reciept so you can return it, do so.
but you can always pawn it, sell it, or regift it.
Im sorry that you spent more on their gift, but what comes around goes around , so youll get ur thanks someday!
2007-12-13 12:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write it off as a learning experience. next year, give for the sake of giving, not to compare what that person gave you. give as if you'll never get anything in return. give to be a blessing in the other person's life, even if they can never return the favor.
you could also ask for a gift receipt in a tactful way, such as, "thank you so much for the sweater, but it just doesn't fit well" or "you know, i got the same thing from my aunt!" of course, if it's homemade, make room for it on a shelf somewhere and say nothing.
2007-12-13 12:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
You shouldn't buy gifts that are so expensive that you feel the need to compare it to what they have given you. So, just chalk this one up to experience and spend within your budget next year.
2007-12-13 12:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mirage 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should be buying them a gift out of the joy of giving, not with the expectation or hope of getting something of similar value in return! If the gift they gave you is truly useless to you, you can re-gift it to someone who would enjoy it or sell it!
2007-12-13 12:46:09 · answer #8 · answered by Rosie25 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hi -
I would thank her for the gift and if it is not something I need or would use I would donate to a homeless shelter.
But please do remember that a gift is something you give from the heart.
Merry Christmas!
T.
2007-12-13 13:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by Terry D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Say "thank you" ... and buy them a less expensive gift, next year.
2007-12-13 12:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋