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Unwanted Christmas gifts

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CoffeeNeededorWine · 16/11/2024 08:20

How do you deal with expensive unwanted Christmas presents?

My mum has bought me something expensive for Christmas. My sister tried to gently suggest it wouldn’t be something o wanted. Sister has told me what it is. My mum is really excited and think I’ll love it. I won’t. It’s something I’d never use and I feel awful because my lovely mum has spent so much money on this gift. We spent a fair amount of time together as a family so she’s going to know I’m not using it. What do I do? How do people deal with this?

AIBU not saying anything? I don’t want to hurt her feelings. But then I don’t want her to waste her money.

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Whetherornotyoutry · 16/11/2024 08:28

Can your sister not tell her that you were randomly (!) talking about said item and she now knows you'll hate it?

BaileyRob · 16/11/2024 08:26

Be honest with her, gently, that you don't want her to waste her money on something you don't want. . Only if she can still return, otherwise I think you are going to have to graciously accept it.

What is it? How much is expensive?

The other slightly convoluted option, if she can return, regift or use herself is for you to order one now, pretend to her that you've tried it, don't like it and have returned. That way surely she won't gift it to you again ( though your sister may find herself with an unwanted…😂... i don't know…air fryer…).

Nic834 · 16/11/2024 08:26

Is the gift an item or an experience voucher?