Have you ever received a present that you really hated?

@adnileb (5276)
Philippines
March 10, 2011 7:20am CST
Presents are surprises. And sometimes you get really surprised when you received something you really hate. I already received lots of gifts, and to be honest, I hate some of them. But the others, I tend to like them because they came from a special person. How about you, have you ever received a present that you really hated?
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@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
12 Mar 11
Actually yes i have received some gifts that i wish i hadn't. When i was younger, my friends always gave me statuettes. At first I loved them but we had a thing going back then, giving statuettes to everyone at every occasions. It was kinda boring getting the same thing always. So yeah I wouldn't wanna get statuettes again lol.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
12 Mar 11
Oh! I remember, yup, they're kinda boring. =) When I was in 4th grade until 6th grade, every time we have exchange gifts in school, I ALWAYS received angel statuettes. It's like they don't have any idea what to buy that's unisex but a STATUETTE!!! Before, they're everywhere our house but thank God we moved out, they got lost or just misplaced. LOL
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
12 Mar 11
Yeah, we're finished with them collecting dusts before. Such a waste of time cleaning them. Won't want that to happen again - clean every statuette. LOL
• South Korea
12 Mar 11
lol good for you then. mine's still here collecting dusts. somehow we always seem to take them where ever we move.
@dreamnishu (1247)
• China
12 Mar 11
hello friend! NO its never happen with me.i never got any gift that i really hated.i really want to respect the thinking of a person who give me something.i really want to be happy for getting whatever any one give me.it is a way of showing love.no its ok for me .if any one hate me it is my fault i think so.that is why i want to make myself happy what every i got. thanks a lot.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
12 Mar 11
WOW.. You're very positive. That's nice attitude. I admit, I dislike so much of the gifts I received. But that happened only the first time then after few days, I start to like them. LOL
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
I don't want to use the word "hate", but maybe something like not liking it. Yes, when I received a bowl of fish for a gift, I felt sad instead of happy because I know that it is a lot of work of take care of fish pets.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
Ok, just disregard the word hate. =) Just use dislike instead. Yes, taking care of fish has a lot of maintenance to do. You have to clean their bowl and feed them. But you don't have to be sad. Just look at the fish and see how it swims, it will remove your sadness. =)
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
To some point in our lives, we have received presents that we don't really like. Well we don't expect people to know what we really like, since we are not at all alike in preferences. What is important is that we thank them for giving us such presents. That alone is something to be thankful for, it means they somehow cared for you. It's really the thought that counts!
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
Yup, we should all be thankful to whatever it is that we receive. No matter how ugly the gift is, we should still appreciate the effort given. LOL
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
11 Mar 11
I have received gifts that I wasn't very fond of but I can't say that I hated them. Well I guess if I ever got a gift from my ex I would probably hate it. Not that that will ever happen. The only gift that I really want is a hug and a kiss, something simple and special.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
Maybe a gift of reconciliation from your EX, hehehehe... Or what about a gift of friendship? Would you hate it too? And why would you hate it when it came from your ex? What if your ex gave you a simple and special gift? (Like a hug and a kiss) Would you hate it? =)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
hm.. for me i bet its not the present that you hate. for human are naturally present lovers.. i think its the person who gave it you hate hahaha peace Ü
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
Hahahaha! That's true! We must hate the person who gave it when we don't like the gift because that person chose what gift to give us. =) ^^,v
@angelia286 (2029)
• Singapore
11 Mar 11
Hate is too strong a word! There are many presents which I dislike because it is very obvious to me that the giver did not put too much thought into my likes/dislikes before getting me a gift. Those sort of presents are presents that I would call as giving a gift just for the sake of giving. I'm a simple person who loves handcrafted things. That being said, I hate being given presents which I can easily buy them for myself using money as it shows the insincerity of the buyer, more so when they purchase things for me that I don't even like or use! Usually, family and friends would buy and give me presents on my birthday and for Christmas. It was made known to them that I prefer handmade gifts or no gifts at all. Don't waste money on buying something for me that I don't even use~! However, this message does not seem to sink into my friends, even after 8 years! Lol. And til today, I have been receiving handbags, necklaces and soft toys. All of which ended up in the store room or the thrash. I have yet to receive a handmade gift from anybody close to me. There is one earring that I love especially. It was given to me by a colleague, handmade and crafted by her! I love it to bits even though I am not at all close to this girl. At least she has taken note of my preference and has actually given me a gift that I truly care about. Well, that's all! Happy mylotting!
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
hello, I can't recall receiving any gift that i hate or dislike. Maybe becoz people who give/send gifts are those who knows me,or asks somebody who knows what i like. I do have some gifts that i do not use,but keep those as keepsake,souvenirs and to remember the person who gave it to me. What made you hate the gift that you received? have a great day
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
My mom gave me a "pink" shirt. She knows I hate color pink in all things. I don't know why, I just hate the color. When I opened my gift and saw it, I was speechless. I almost want to throw it. Hahahaha! But since it came from my mom, I wore it one time and she said the color pink looks good on me. And now, half of my shirts and blouses are colored pink. LOL
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
10 Mar 11
In all honesty I would have to say that throughout my life there have been times when i received a present that I absolutely did not like! So as not to hurt the feelings of the giftgiver, i would not say anything. i would just smile and accept the gift graciously. I wouldn't let anyone see my disappointment. After all, it is the thought that counts and not the gift itself!
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
Hahahaha! That's right, don't let them see your reaction or else they will be disappointed too. LOL It's really the thought that counts. Like, "thanks for remembering!", instead of "thanks for the wonderful gift! I really like it!" But anyways, regardless of what your gift is, you should be thankful. If you don't like it, give to others who might like it or just keep it for remembrance. =)
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
10 Mar 11
Well hate is a rather strong word to be honest with you. There have been no presents that I have received, that I have truthfully hated. It is really hard to hate something that someone has really put in a lot of effort for to pick it out. Granted, there are times where the effort was misplaced, but there is the thought that counts. With that being said, there are times where I really am wondering what they really thinking. There are times where people get me a present that is just really just not me. So I really have to shake my head at that present miscue. Then again, I am sure I have made a few mistakes with getting presents. Still that is really going to go to of my main philosophies for life. "When in doubt, just give cash."
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
Yeah, that's a strong word but I didn't mean it to be that strong in this topic. =) I should have used the word "dislike" instead. Well, anyways, that was a good philosophy. I never heard of that. It makes sense but I think that will not be appropriate in all situations, right? Because some people might think of something degrading when you give them money as a "gift." That's just my opinion, I don't know exactly what to say. =)
• China
10 Mar 11
Till now no i didn't get any gift what i really don't like. Some i don't like very much but it's doesn't mean that the item is that i hate. I always respect other by accepting there any gift. And i do love to take gifts from my friends,family and whom i do really love.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
Well, that's good to hear. Yup, respect is very important. And in case that situation happens, we should not show others that we don't like their gift. That's a sign of respect to them. And who wouldn't love to take gifts? I'm sure we all love it especially when it came from our loved ones. The gift becomes worthy keeping or using.
@maxen07 (882)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
I've never really hated anything that I got as a gift because they are all practical and functional. I think it'll be more practical to give gift certificates instead of buying a person something just because YOU think it's pretty. Sometimes the saying, 'it's the thought that counts' just doesn't apply everytime.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
11 Mar 11
It's true. Not all things that are pretty for you might be pretty as well to the person to whom you will give the give. Well, it's really the THOUGHT that COUNTS. LOL Gift certificates are good, anyways, there is still the word "gift" on it so it's literally a GIFT. =) It's much nicer because we can choose what to buy for ourselves/
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
10 Mar 11
Hey ;) I have a few friends who present gifts - my family and my closer friends. Usually they know me and know what I want. Yes of course, sometimes the gift is not appropriate for me, but I never hate it. My friends Present me gifts, not gift cards, because they know that I like personal gifts, specially selected. So I never reseived gift, who I really hate
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
WOW that's great! For me, I think the more I hate, the more I love. LOL Because the one that my mom gave me (which I hate, and she knows it) is now one of my favorites. I wonder what came into my mind to like it. =)
• Indonesia
10 Mar 11
no, I have never received a gift that makes me hate. Maybe the people around me already know what I like and what did not I like, so they give a gift that would make me happy.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
Well, that's good. One of the presents I that received AND HATED came from my mom. She knows I hate it but she still gave it to me. Silly mother.. LOL
• China
10 Mar 11
Till now no i didn't get any gift what i really don't like. Some i don't like very much but it's doesn't mean that the item is that i hate. I always respect other by accepting there any gift. And i do love to take gifts from my friends,family and whom i do really love.