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To not correct other parent over present mix up.

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Applesause · 10/03/2024 16:42

DD went to a friend's birthday party yesterday. Today her Mum text to thank us for the birthday gift and described the gift but it's not what we gave. Now I don't actually care and I don't know the parent outside having met at the party, it's a friend from Nursery, so I'd prefer to just heart the message or say you're welcome and be done with it. But I'm worried now if I do that and another parent does correct her after she presumably texts them too will I look weird for not having corrected her? WWYD?
There's probably no major price or effort discrepancy between what we actually gave and what we were thanked for.

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Stompythedinosaur · 10/03/2024 16:49

I wouldn't mention it.

If the other parent corrects them, it will be obvious you were sparing their feelings, it won't seem weird.

DutchHouse · 10/03/2024 16:50

This has happened to me, I just left it.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 10/03/2024 16:50

I wouldn’t say anything. If the parent mentions anything later, I’d just say that you didn’t want to be rude and correct her. 🤷‍♀️

GrandHighPoohbah · 10/03/2024 16:51

I would reply with "glad X enjoyed their party!" That should cover you 😁

Spreadthehappiness · 10/03/2024 16:51

Exactly what @Stompythedinosaur said. Was gonna say it myself

WhateverMate · 10/03/2024 16:54

See I don't think there's anything wrong with not saying anything, but I just don't understand why you wouldn't? 🤔

"Ahhh no, I got him the Lego set but you're welcome. Glad he had a nice day."

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