AIBU? Vegan gift.

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It was my birthday over the Christmas period; my friend - who is quite the "militant vegan" - has sent me some chocolates through the post which is really lovely and thoughtful of her.

However upon opening the chocolate I have found that it is vegan and gluten-free. I am neither of these things. I'm grateful for the thought but sadly this gift will go to waste as it is not something I'd eat.

I probably sound massively ungrateful but I really do appreciate the thought - the only reason I'm a bit irked by it is because I bend over backwards to only buy vegan, ethical products for my friend that I know she will use. She hasn't reciprocated this and has instead bought me something she would like, not me.

AIBU or just truthful? My DH understands why I am put out but I feel really ungrateful - if anything I'm more annoyed that this gift will go unused and my friend will have ultimately wasted her money.

@Wheresmykimchi & @Whiskeylover45

Maybe, just maybe the gift giver just happened to try these brownie/chocolates and found them so delicious and wanted to share with her friends...maybe the veganism wasn't the driving force behind the gift?

[quote MyGhastIsFlabbered]**@Wheresmykimchi* & @Whiskeylover45*

Maybe, just maybe the gift giver just happened to try these brownie/chocolates and found them so delicious and wanted to share with her friends...maybe the veganism wasn't the driving force behind the gift? [/quote]
But would you buy that as a gift? Something you liked?

Well I can see the principle of it irking you but I don't think your perspective is necessarily accurate to reality. I doubt she has bought you vegan chocolates because she doesn't respect your diet, it's more likely she bought them because it would go against her morals to buy something containing animal products. (Vegans are very passionate LOL) Have you tried the chocolate at least? Is it nice? I do understand why you're a bit put out but I honestly don't think you should be. If they're yucky, well they're just chocolates at the end of the day. It's nice she bought you a present!

@Wheresmykimchi well I wouldn't buy something I didn't like as a gift!!

Vegans don't like to contribute to animal cruelty. My husband and I are vegan. We buy others vegan treats like bath bombs and chocolates.
We don't buy that like fluffy socks because that's environmentally irresponsible (people like to crucify vegans for this!)
We also happen to know that vegan stuff can be really tasty. We only ever buy the good stuff. Most people who aren't closed minded dicks say how they enjoy them. Some closed minded dicks often don't realise they are vegan.
Lots of meat eaters have the attitude if it's vegan they won't eat it/ like it. It's hilarious as lots of stuff they eat is vegan but they don't realise. Starburst. Vegan. Mint thins. Vegan. Skittles. Vegan. Booze. Vegan.
A vegan can't respect your choice because your choice goes against what they believe in. I mean, do you insist your Muslim friends cook you up bacon butties? Do you buy sweatshop items for your friends with children.

Whoops! I can see you've come round to trying it.
Well done for gaining a bit of understanding.
And do try booja booja. They are delicious (or your friend may appreciate some next year for Christmas!)