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I got a gift from a friend. A very good friend. It wasn't a cheap gift. I hate it. I've tried to be good cos I know that I should ......... but my GOD am I puzzled. I have NO fucking idea why anyone would think that i'd like it. I swore I wouldn't mention it but this is a FIRST. I've had no gifts.... and that's fine... I've had odd gifts and that's fine .. I've had inexpensive gifts and that's fine......... but this one .....!!!
It's the FIRST time ever i've thought...... I'd rather have had nothing ... 
It's no good telling me off.... I sail my own ship but ...... have YOU ever had a gift that was worse than nothing???
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"I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.
Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?"
I have. Loads. I give them away BUT this is ...... wtf territory.
It's not ingratitude it's bewilderment.
I'd love a years supply of Tena's .... simply love them. |
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"Yep and I've been guilty of hiding it in places in their house where its been found 6 months later, with a thrilled I don't remember getting this  "
He'd know where this came from. It's pretty unique. |
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Big bar of chocolate from my ex wife last Christmas. It’s still in my fridge (I like cold chocolate) I got her and her new husband two bottles of Baileys. She knows I’m not really fussed about chocolate, it’s ok but I can live without it.
It seemed like a fuck you present, deliberately to send a message, no thought or care. I actually knew they both liked what I bought them.
I doubt I’ll ever eat it, it can stay there as a reminder of what she truly is. |
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"Pics or it didn't happen
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It's just not worth a pic post...... seriously.
It's nice and shiny and heavy and full of colour n gloss........... but it's just NOT for me.
Nowt would have been better
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"Big bar of chocolate from my ex wife last Christmas. It’s still in my fridge (I like cold chocolate) I got her and her new husband two bottles of Baileys. She knows I’m not really fussed about chocolate, it’s ok but I can live without it.
It seemed like a fuck you present, deliberately to send a message, no thought or care. I actually knew they both liked what I bought them.
I doubt I’ll ever eat it, it can stay there as a reminder of what she truly is. "
Some people gave me chocolate.... which is nice - it's expensive choc .... but i'm a vegan..... Still I can give it away I guess. |
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"Eileen on corrie had the worst gift I've ever heard of! X
I don't watch Corrie too much drama
What did she get ? "
Her new boy friend the funeral director got her a pre paid complete funeral flowers coffin the lot!  x |
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over a year ago
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Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?
If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it
..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid
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"Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?
If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it
..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid
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I think you are right. I am going to have to keep it. Maybe in another room though ........
Is it okay to lie about it and say 'Love it Thanks .....? |
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"Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?
If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it
..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid
I think you are right. I am going to have to keep it. Maybe in another room though ........
Is it okay to lie about it and say 'Love it Thanks .....?"
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over a year ago
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"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.
Oh that is sooooooooooo me!
The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex."
Oops sorry I dropped it from a window.  |
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over a year ago
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If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.
I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.  |
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"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.
Oh that is sooooooooooo me!
The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex.
Oops sorry I dropped it from a window. "
Did he survive ? |
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"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.
I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop. "
I am grateful as a rule and always say thank you or write thank you letters and then put all the stuff I got into a cupboard because I wouldn't have any use for any of it.... but THIS one ....... fuck me ....... it's left me bewildered.
Maybe i'll see the point of it come Summer. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.
Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?
I have. Loads. I give them away BUT this is ...... wtf territory.
It's not ingratitude it's bewilderment.
I'd love a years supply of Tena's .... simply love them. "
A dolly? |
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"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.
I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop. "
No I'd have to lie I'm afraid. But I do appreciate that anyone even bothers...on occasions even suprised |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.
I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.
I am grateful as a rule and always say thank you or write thank you letters and then put all the stuff I got into a cupboard because I wouldn't have any use for any of it.... but THIS one ....... fuck me ....... it's left me bewildered.
Maybe i'll see the point of it come Summer. "
A sun lounger |
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I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.
Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me. |
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"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.
Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me."
Same. I'm grateful but I wish they'd not bother and just get something for themselves.
I'm slowly decluttering my house, I don't need shit in it that I don't like or want.
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"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.
Oh that is sooooooooooo me!
The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex.
Oops sorry I dropped it from a window.
Did he survive ?"
The ex is still alive and married to someone else...oh the teapot? Soz, no. |
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"I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.
Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?
I have. Loads. I give them away BUT this is ...... wtf territory.
It's not ingratitude it's bewilderment.
I'd love a years supply of Tena's .... simply love them.
A dolly?"
No. That , I admit , would be weird. Unless we blew it up and took it shopping. |
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"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.
I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.
I am grateful as a rule and always say thank you or write thank you letters and then put all the stuff I got into a cupboard because I wouldn't have any use for any of it.... but THIS one ....... fuck me ....... it's left me bewildered.
Maybe i'll see the point of it come Summer.
A sun lounger "
No I'd love that |
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"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.
Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me."
I feel sad too .... which is why I say I'd rather nothing in this case.
I will live with it out but it's going in the posh parlour that I never go in ..... or 'front room' as we call it here. |
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"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.
Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me.
I feel sad too .... which is why I say I'd rather nothing in this case.
I will live with it out but it's going in the posh parlour that I never go in ..... or 'front room' as we call it here."
Knew it!! It's some big ol' ceramic plant pot monstrosity. With Maws and gargoyles or some such nonsense on it..
.. I'm close aren't I |
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"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.
Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me.
I feel sad too .... which is why I say I'd rather nothing in this case.
I will live with it out but it's going in the posh parlour that I never go in ..... or 'front room' as we call it here.
Knew it!! It's some big ol' ceramic plant pot monstrosity. With Maws and gargoyles or some such nonsense on it..
.. I'm close aren't I"
Nope. you couldn't be further away sos silky |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better. |
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"Only once.
Is it word tax day again ?"
Yes...
It was years ago. Two pairs of hideous pyjamas made of tee -shirt fabric with three quarter length trousers. So far from anything I would ever wear. The nature of the gift meant the donor would never know that a charity benefitted. |
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"Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better."
Almonds and green beans side dish...that sounds disgusting. I think I'd of made up I had a nut allergy to get out of eating that, sounds vile. |
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over a year ago
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"Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better.
Almonds and green beans side dish...that sounds disgusting. I think I'd of made up I had a nut allergy to get out of eating that, sounds vile."
 It looked horrible. She was probably trying to make a point with the present come to think of it. |
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"Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better."
I'm always prepared to eat nothing without so much and a nod in the direction of my plate. I'm an excellent guest but ffs........ to give a gift when they KNOW you can't eat it ..... pffffft ! |
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"Only once.
Is it word tax day again ?
Yes...
It was years ago. Two pairs of hideous pyjamas made of tee -shirt fabric with three quarter length trousers. So far from anything I would ever wear. The nature of the gift meant the donor would never know that a charity benefitted. "
They sound nice to me ...... I sleep in the dark and never look at myself  |
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"Only once.
Is it word tax day again ?
Yes...
It was years ago. Two pairs of hideous pyjamas made of tee -shirt fabric with three quarter length trousers. So far from anything I would ever wear. The nature of the gift meant the donor would never know that a charity benefitted. "
Wish you had kept them so that we could swap , I just got 2 pairs , I love pj’s but not when they have an elasticatef cuff like thingy at the bottom of the legs
I like straight /wide .
I’m gonna have to cut them below the knee |
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"Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better."
I hope that's why he's an ex. Crap presents are one thing but deliberately giving something that would cause an allergic reaction - possibly serious - that's just really shit.  |
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"Only once.
Is it word tax day again ?
Yes...
It was years ago. Two pairs of hideous pyjamas made of tee -shirt fabric with three quarter length trousers. So far from anything I would ever wear. The nature of the gift meant the donor would never know that a charity benefitted.
They sound nice to me ...... I sleep in the dark and never look at myself "
If only I'd known you could have had them |
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My ex gave me this horrendous jewellery he thought it was nice but it was just like hundred other people would wore, infantile lookinh charms type bracelet, chosen by his co workers, he used to flirt with heavily. Never wore it and couldn't force myself to be grateful for it.
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See this is why a wishlist from a famous online retailer is a good idea. As long as you add items that a mixture of budgets and not just expensive ones.
Then the other person doesn't waste their hard earned money. |
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"Only once.
Is it word tax day again ?
Yes...
It was years ago. Two pairs of hideous pyjamas made of tee -shirt fabric with three quarter length trousers. So far from anything I would ever wear. The nature of the gift meant the donor would never know that a charity benefitted.
Wish you had kept them so that we could swap , I just got 2 pairs , I love pj’s but not when they have an elasticatef cuff like thingy at the bottom of the legs
I like straight /wide .
I’m gonna have to cut them below the knee "
Oh lol. Well this was well over 15 years ago. They were from Marks and Spencers so I could have returned or exchanged but and I am aware of the irony of what I'm about to type, it seemed rather rude |
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Crafting sets.
Judging from what my children were given for Christmas I'm expected to spend the next few weeks helping them make unicorn suncatchers, crotchet little toys, create a moving solar system planetarium, build two wind up classic cars, construct a wooden sports car and knit a unicorn. Oh, I forgot the weird foil pictures thing and make bead necklaces.
I frickin' hate crafting |
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over a year ago
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I get at least one dress scarf every year, but I don’t wear them. I have about 15 of the things, some have cats, dogs or horses on them, but how many do I need? They are all stuffed away in a drawer. |
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I had quite a big box of raffaello chocolates which are coconut and I hate coconut. Just kept thinking the Guylian Belgian chocolate seashells have been on offer for £3.50 in Asda and Tesco with the club card for weeks. They would have been the cheaper and better option. I’ll put them on Facebook to see if anyone wants to trade |
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I need to know what this hideous gift is!
I often give unwanted presents to the PTA raffle. Last year my kid won the candle set I donated!
This year I have very rudely regifted a current present. A friend gave me a very expensive, very posh, French food hamper, That I can't/won't eat. Instead of chucking it away, I changed the gift tag and gave it to a work colleague |
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"My ex gave me this horrendous jewellery he thought it was nice but it was just like hundred other people would wore, infantile lookinh charms type bracelet, chosen by his co workers, he used to flirt with heavily. Never wore it and couldn't force myself to be grateful for it.
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Ex of mine bought me the most hideous sapphire pendant. The stones were lovely but it was in a heart design, which I just wouldn't ever wear. I made appreciative noises and had the stones reset into a beautiful pair of earrings, much more me. |
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"Yes. I was gifted a holiday for a milestone birthday, presented with a printout of where I was going.
Except it was just that , a print out. No flights, no booking , he then said if I really wanted to go I'd need to make the payment schedule "
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"It's a picture of Van Gogh's sunflowers printed on plastic
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I mean this in the nicest possible way Nanna...but don't embarrass yourself.
It quite clearly is no such thing...is obviously a carpet rug...a huge one.
I'm thinking an Hieronymus Bosch type deal... depictions of fornicating unicorns and other mythic creatures, doing impossible, naughty... inadvisable things to one another..
I am absolutely certain... I'm close aren't I  |
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A dear friend of mine gave me a painting that she'd painted...she's a really good artist.
I'd really like hanging in her flat.
Thing is it looks so out of place...odd even at mine.
It's still in the bag that it was given to me in.
It's such a waste. I'm building up to giving it her back! |
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"Yes. I was gifted a holiday for a milestone birthday, presented with a printout of where I was going.
Except it was just that , a print out. No flights, no booking , he then said if I really wanted to go I'd need to make the payment schedule "
What?! I hope that person is an ex now.... |
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I get where you’re coming from Op. I’ve got a book, and new books are expensive, but why would I want to read nostalgia about the 1920’s and 30’s? I don’t care who flipping wrote it! I’d rather have just had a hug.
That book will go from its full price off Waterstones table to £1 for 4 on a charity shop shelf unread.
So yes, I’d rather have had nothing. |
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"Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?
If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it
..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid
I think you are right. I am going to have to keep it. Maybe in another room though ........
Is it okay to lie about it and say 'Love it Thanks .....?
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If its part of a range or set, she could be setting herself up to get more of them in the future |
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"Big bar of chocolate from my ex wife last Christmas. It’s still in my fridge (I like cold chocolate) I got her and her new husband two bottles of Baileys. She knows I’m not really fussed about chocolate, it’s ok but I can live without it.
It seemed like a fuck you present, deliberately to send a message, no thought or care. I actually knew they both liked what I bought them.
I doubt I’ll ever eat it, it can stay there as a reminder of what she truly is. "
I know that feeling. I spent a day taking my little ones across to the big shopping centre in Leeds to spend a not inconsiderable amount on presents for my ex wife (nominally from the children). Just to receive a mug and a packet of sweets back. Disappointed withe the lack of thought is an understatement. Mind you, there is a reason why we are divorced. |
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"Crafting sets.
Judging from what my children were given for Christmas I'm expected to spend the next few weeks helping them make unicorn suncatchers, crotchet little toys, create a moving solar system planetarium, build two wind up classic cars, construct a wooden sports car and knit a unicorn. Oh, I forgot the weird foil pictures thing and make bead necklaces.
I frickin' hate crafting "
This made me laugh a lot. I feel the same when someone gives me flowers........ do I think thank you ( maybe a little bit )
I'm really thinking 'fuck me, I am cooking and greeting and now i have to find a fucking vase , prepare flowers for the vase and watch the fuckers die over the week .....
That's what i'm really thinking.... |
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"I (Dave) got a windchime for my 40th birthday - I absolutely hate windchimes! Can't abide the noise they make, can't stand to see them swinging - I absolutely despise them!"
I spend a fair amount of thinking time planning on how to sabotage the neighbours wind chimes out back .... what a fucking liberty! Ding fucking dong 24/7 |
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"I get where you’re coming from Op. I’ve got a book, and new books are expensive, but why would I want to read nostalgia about the 1920’s and 30’s? I don’t care who flipping wrote it! I’d rather have just had a hug.
That book will go from its full price off Waterstones table to £1 for 4 on a charity shop shelf unread.
So yes, I’d rather have had nothing. "
O.M.G. ! you are soooooooooo close ...... but mine is much much much much much more obscure. |
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Any updates on how this gift accidentally fell off the shelf, rolled down 6 flights of stairs, out the front door, span down the street and got run over by a lorry?
I reckon the cat knocked it off......
Winston |
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Yes Miss Crumpet what the hell is it!
I've made a knob end of myself giving you two of me best..and I'm about to take a third bow I know it, I can feel it building up
So for pity sake stop me!! |
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"Yes Miss Crumpet what the hell is it!
I've made a knob end of myself giving you two of me best..and I'm about to take a third bow I know it, I can feel it building up
So for pity sake stop me!! "
Shhhhh now...... you have a nice sit down and a biscuit. |
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"My ex gave me this horrendous jewellery he thought it was nice but it was just like hundred other people would wore, infantile lookinh charms type bracelet, chosen by his co workers, he used to flirt with heavily. Never wore it and couldn't force myself to be grateful for it.
Ex of mine bought me the most hideous sapphire pendant. The stones were lovely but it was in a heart design, which I just wouldn't ever wear. I made appreciative noises and had the stones reset into a beautiful pair of earrings, much more me."
That's great upcycling. I believe I passed it to my daughter. But she isn't too much into it either it was really not something a late 20s me would wear.
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"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....
Just don't ask.
Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered. "
Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking? |
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"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....
Just don't ask.
Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.
Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking? "
I did very politely say , ' I am curious as to know why you saw this and considered that it'd be something i'd like' ..... ????
Too blunt ? It's pretty laid back for me..... I am more the HOLY FUCK type. Not those words but definitely that reaction |
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"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....
Just don't ask.
Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.
Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking?
I did very politely say , ' I am curious as to know why you saw this and considered that it'd be something i'd like' ..... ????
Too blunt ? It's pretty laid back for me..... I am more the HOLY FUCK type. Not those words but definitely that reaction"
What did he say? |
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"I got a gift from a friend. A very good friend. It wasn't a cheap gift. I hate it. I've tried to be good cos I know that I should ......... but my GOD am I puzzled. I have NO fucking idea why anyone would think that i'd like it. I swore I wouldn't mention it but this is a FIRST. I've had no gifts.... and that's fine... I've had odd gifts and that's fine .. I've had inexpensive gifts and that's fine......... but this one .....!!!
It's the FIRST time ever i've thought...... I'd rather have had nothing ...
It's no good telling me off.... I sail my own ship but ...... have YOU ever had a gift that was worse than nothing???
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It’s difficult to judge as you don’t say what it was
It can’t have been so bad if it wasn’t cheap |
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I really need to know what it was now, I've read the whole bloody thread
I love the thoughtful gifts, the handmade stuff from kids, the obscure but hillarious and totally quirky charity shop find. Unfortunately nobody buys me stuff anymore so i'd be greatful of anything I got, especially saphires and scarves as mentioned above, I love abit of thoughtful tat. |
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"I got a gift from a friend. A very good friend. It wasn't a cheap gift. I hate it. I've tried to be good cos I know that I should ......... but my GOD am I puzzled. I have NO fucking idea why anyone would think that i'd like it. I swore I wouldn't mention it but this is a FIRST. I've had no gifts.... and that's fine... I've had odd gifts and that's fine .. I've had inexpensive gifts and that's fine......... but this one .....!!!
It's the FIRST time ever i've thought...... I'd rather have had nothing ...
It's no good telling me off.... I sail my own ship but ...... have YOU ever had a gift that was worse than nothing???
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Mother in law got me a ladder one Christmas. Not a useful ladder. A cheap, shite one. And I already had proper ladders.
And she got me a bread knife another year. Again, I already had a bread knife, much better than the one she got me.
Might get her a wheel barrow or a brick |
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"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....
Just don't ask.
Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.
Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking?
I did very politely say , ' I am curious as to know why you saw this and considered that it'd be something i'd like' ..... ????
Too blunt ? It's pretty laid back for me..... I am more the HOLY FUCK type. Not those words but definitely that reaction"
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"Pics or it didn't happen
It's just not worth a pic post...... seriously.
It's nice and shiny and heavy and full of colour n gloss........... but it's just NOT for me.
Nowt would have been better
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Its a lava lamp innit!! |
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