How would you feel if you were given a gift but it wasn't quite your style??
@cinderella2007 (2662)
6 responses
@cobrateacher (8432)
• United States
20 Sep 08
Last year, a close friend and coworker gave me a very costly handbag for my birthday. It's easily the ugliest bag I've ever seen. She's very sensitive to that sort of thing, and she's mentioned that dn't seen me use the bag a couple of times, so I swallow my pride and use it within a few days of her comments. Frankly, I keep another bag in the car so I can get rid of that ugly thing if I have to stop anywhere after work! 
@cinderella2007 (2662)
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20 Sep 08
That's the only thing when given a gift, people always expect you to use it and if you don't they feel offended. It must be a nightmare swapping bags all the time, I would probably end up leaving something in one of the bags and forgetting it!!
Next she comments that you haven't used the bag in a while, tell her your saving it for special occasions as you don't want to ruin it or maybe use it daily and it might get ruined!?? (the second one sounds nasty though!!)
Best of luck with your bag!!!
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@cobrateacher (8432)
• United States
20 Sep 08
Thanks! While it makes me feel guilty because it's NOT a knock-off, I think it will be used only on rainy days until it finally falls apart!
@ellie333 (21016)
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21 Sep 08
Hi Cinderella, A friend actually bought me a lovely pashmina in baby pink, firstly I am a jeans and sweatshirt type person and secondly I do not suit pink, I just looked at her and said darling you know I love you to bits but this is something you bought because you loved it and I will not wear so there you go a pressie for you and she giggled and said I'm terrible for buying things that I'd like for myself, sorry. Of course I couldn't do that with everyone but if it really wasn't my style I would pass on to someone who would make better use of it and thank the person so not to upset their feelings. Huggles. Ellie :D
@cinderella2007 (2662)
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21 Sep 08
Ive never had someone buy me something that I didnt like but they did nor have I ever done this to someone. Ive joked about doing it, but would feel horrible if they ended up giving it back to me as its something that I would prefer!!
I think passing it onto someone else is the best option.
@gemini_rose (16264)
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20 Sep 08
Well that is simple, I would keep it for a few months in a draw somewhere and then I would sell it on ebay! I would tell them I loved it and they would forget all about it and then I would not get found out. Yes, I have done this before, my hubbys side are AWFUL at getting me things, I think they just pick the first thing they see up for me and think that will do! Gosh I sound so ungrateful, and I am not I just wish they would take more time and either ask me or not treat me as though I am an elderly grandma!
@cinderella2007 (2662)
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21 Sep 08
Hiding it in a draw is propbably something I would do. Not sure if I could sell it on ebay.
It is amazing how people we know will pick up something that we dont like. I hate picking presents for people!! I like to be sure its something they will like and use it!!
@IrishRose23 (542)
• United States
20 Sep 08
Every year, my aunt gives me something that I never use. So, instead of telling her that I hate it, I end up donating it to some charity that I know will get some use out of it.
@churchofphilosophy (86)
• United States
20 Sep 08
I would be truthfull with the person who gave me the gift and tell them that it not my style and i would never wear it. I would also give the gift back to the person and tell them to give it to someone who would realy appreciate that type of style.
@cinderella2007 (2662)
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20 Sep 08
Even if it was a loved one who gave you the gift?? Even though its not your style and wouldn't wear it would you not keep it or pass it onto someone else??
I dont think I could tell the person I didn't like it, maybe drop hints like 'if it was this colour' or 'if it was this way' or something as then they would learn what style I like and therefore remember for next time!!
