Why is this an acceptable gift

[Ang3leyes]

Why is deodorant a gift given for valentines, Christmas, or birthdays?

Do you mean actual plain deodorant or body spray?
Body spray is about the fragrance - so like giving a perfume really.

Maybe it's a hint

Why would it be an unacceptable gift?

It’s only really a gift if you’re below the poverty line isn’t it. You buy yourself deodorant it’s an essential. Gifts are supposed to be things you wouldn’t normally buy or are above basics

How charming

I like it because it's actually useful. Every single year without fail, my mum buys me a Dove set, and I silently thank her every time I run out of shower gel after forgetting to purchase it again and I find that stashed in the cupboard.

I'm not below the poverty line, I'm just forgetful 😂

You might buy yourself a big standard one but a present could be a fancy one

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I don't think it is for an adult. I think a spray deodorant for a teenager is okay because they don't have money to put into slightly nicer essentials.

Someone got given body spray at a work secret Santa. This guy didn't smell so it wasn't a mean dig. I thought someone was going to explain an in-joke but it didn't happen so we all just looked a bit confused and moved on.

Are we talking about a single bottle of Sure here or a gift set containing deodorant?

Also was it a sole present or lots of little wrap ups/stocking fillers?

Because the shops are rammed with gift sets in boxes. It's not the same as wrapping a single can in paper really.

You could say the same about anything bought as a gift though. How is wine a gift if you can just buy a bottle with your shopping?

How is a TV a gift when it's just a household item?

Why buy clothes as a present when we wear them everyday?

Who the hell’s giving someone a Sure roll-on for Valentine’s Day?

Sometimes fragrance gift sets include either a deodorant or body spray to layer with a shower gel or a perfume/aftershave but that’s hardly the same as just handing someone a can of Right Guard.

Is it deodorant that you use?

Practical gift that will actually be used instead of toiletries set that sits in a cupboard until it's regifted or donated to a raffle is a better option.

Usually it's a lazy genetic gift from someone who doesn't know you or is stingy, imo.

I have never seen a deodorant set and thought YES my bestie would love this!!

@Ang3leyes if it's plain ordinary non fragrance roll on then that's probably a bit odd.
If it's a box set of Lynx or Impulse then for some people that actually is a treat if all they can normally afford is supermarket basic brand.

If in a gift set totally acceptable - we appreciate them in our house (use after swimming/gym).

I do put deodorant into the stockings at Christmas for my family - especially travel sized ones.

Not sure what the point of this thread is. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it as gifts and if you’re gifted it just pass it on. The post re those under the poverty line did not read well to me.

One of the things I love about my brother is his sheer enthusiasm for any kind of gift. Give my brother a toiletries gift set, or some socks, or some stuff to clean his car and he doesn’t think “what a boring gift this is”, he’s thrilled that a) somebody has thought about stuff he actually uses and b) he now doesn’t need to spend his own money on toiletries or socks or car wax and can treat himself instead. It’s a great attitude, he’s always happy, and it makes him immensely likeable.

I must be in the minority then

Why are you asking OP?

What's the story?

Suppose it depends on the money. My older teen dc loves the lynx set his valentine got them

I love useful gifts I'd prefer this to a bottle of wine i don't like.

I used to roll my eyes at my mother who when asked what she'd like for Christmas would say " ooh some hairspray please or tights"

Always practical, never frivolous......

I'm below the poverty line and I think it's a shit gift. But I'm allergic to a lot of stuff so chances are I can't use whatever I've been given so it's a total waste.

Is it referencing an advert? If Lynx or Impulse it might be. Otherwise it’s a bit inexplicable as a gift unless the recipient does actually struggle with personal hygiene!