Nephissa Posted February 26, 2009 Let's say you received a gift from a family member who obviously didn't put a lot of thought into it and bought you something cheap and ugly that they know you would never want or use. What would you do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted February 26, 2009 repackage it and give it back to them on their b.day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 26, 2009 Just accept it, thank them and put it in the trash. Not a big deal ......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted February 26, 2009 Jacyl where is the fun in that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 26, 2009 You can always do the same to them right after you receive theirs ......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faheema. Posted February 26, 2009 What would I do? If this is the first time, I would say...Thank You and not read too much into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haneefah Posted February 26, 2009 A gift is a gift. I would accept it, thank him (I am assuming it's a him because usually it's the brothers who don't put much thinking into gifts and who are sometimes dookh-challenged, speaking from experience ), and put it aside in case I might want to give it away or just donate it to Salvation Army. About the monetary value of gifts, I have an issue with people who make a fuss about that. For me, it's really about the feeling, effort, and creativity that goes into gift-giving rather than what it's actually worth; even if it's a mere pen, I would take that as a nice gesture. p.s if it's from the husband, then it's something different altogether, lol. Still, I'd overlook it for the 1st time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted February 26, 2009 I can't share my wisdom with you here. I only buy gifts for children. Adults are too fussy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haneefah Posted February 26, 2009 ^Meeqa jeer baa lagugu jajabiyey to finally give up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted February 26, 2009 ^^ I am sharp and can get a message fairly quick. After years of noticing my gifts in the possession of people other than the ones I gave them to I realised that it is just pointless and a waste of time to buy adults gifts. My mtoher once laughed at me when I bought her a shampoo-set on mother's day. I saved my pocket money for that gift dammit. I never bought her a gift since. She still laughs. :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 26, 2009 So that is the day you gave up eh ? ,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haneefah Posted February 26, 2009 ^ But seriously, a shampoo set??? And you wonder why your gifts ended up with other people...I guess one cannot grow dookh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted February 26, 2009 ^^ What are you, my mother? I was NINE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blessed Posted February 26, 2009 No, JB. He went on to commit more gift blunders. I take whatever I'm given graciously and try to find a use for it. If not pass it on to someone who'll use it. p.s Maybe they just felt obliged, I saw a brother buying bags and bags of Londonis because 'waa laga sugayey'. He bought some gorgeous xariir and kanebo for his mom. Genius! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 26, 2009 Originally posted by NGONGE: I was NINE ! They don't know you're still NINE ,,,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
