Pissed off with reaction to present?

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Bought friend birthday present. She opened it and literally looked at it in disgust and just muttered thanks and shoved it back in the bag.

Genuinely thought I’d bought her something she would like - obviously not. Which is fine and you can’t help what you like or dislike but surely most people would at least pretend to like it?

It’s annoyed me so much that I’ve text her to apologise. Aibu?

Well I wouldn’t be buying the dickhead anything else in future.
What did you get her?

I wish you hadn't apologised! I've had my share of gifts that I've not been too fussed about, but I smile, I say 'oh thank you very much' because I get that it's a lovely gesture. I've also been on the receiving end - with my DM and my DSis - and it's horrible. Neither of them showed any thought when they pulled a face (both were in the company of their friends when the gifts were opened) and both made a joke about the gift at my expense. These incidents were years ago and I've never forgotten either: my DM made it clear she wasn't over fussed with my last Mothers' Day gift and I've told my DH that if I get the same response this year then I'm going to tell her that it's the last ... same with her birthday present. Gets to the point where you think' 'why bother?' Your friend was being thoughtless, insensitive, and incredibly rude.

You've apologised to her for being an ungrateful bitch. That's not how it works.
The rude cow. We've all recievəd gifts we don't like, but you wouldn't dream of let the giver know. You play the part. Thanks it's gorgeous ect.

Was it a massive dildo?

Was it a clock with Pam St Clements face on it?

Nick Knowles album?

And her granny was present when she opened it?

I read this whole thread just to find out what the gift was.

Apologising when you are annoyed is counter productive and a bit passive aggressive too. Though I can see it's hard to approach. Maybe if you keep it about you not b about her reaction it would work? So " I felt a bit hurt..." Rather than " you are so rude" sort of thing

Did you accidentally give her the dog poo bag instead? if not, that's next year's present sorted

You've text her apologising or asking for an apology from her?

You didn’t need to apologise but she did for her reaction.

I used to enjoy buying presents but now I don’t, most people tend to buy what they want for themselves these days, unless it’s something they have spacificly suggested I buy them I don’t bother or I just give a voucher.

Christmas was full of disappointment and I greatful reactions so next year I’m not bothering (will give close family vouchers).

I think you bought her this t shirt I really want it

It was Daniel O'Donnell's Christmas cd wasn't it OP?

Primark
Why did you spend £180 on a friend?

primark you spent £180 on a present for your friend? Wow, i could do with friends like you, I usually get a smelly set they've obvs been given themselves and don't want (usually Baylis and Harding)

Was it a mug that said CUNT on it?

You have to tell us what it was!!

What was it? I am desperate to know now

oooh the suspense

NOT
drip drip

Because she had helped me a lot that year. So it was like a thank you as well.
To be fair she wouldnt have realised the cost so maybe it is me. I was always taught to show proper gratitude as a kid even if you hated it.

Do you mean 'you apologised' or do you mean 'you sent her a passive aggressive text calling her out on her behaviour?'
Ie 'I'm sorry I bought you a present you clearly didn't like.'

"I got a friend of mine a lovely crocheted blanket in the colours she loved. "

Crocheted blankets are to everyone's liking though no matter how much they cost.

Op-you should have taken the present back!

Was it facial hair remover? Mitchum for problem perspiration?

Seriously unless the gift was offensive, she's rude AF.