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I wish people would stop buying me...

100 replies

Deminism · 23/12/2019 12:18

Ok so I know I am an arsehole and I am lucky to be bought anything. But, I wish people would stop buying me things with my initial on. I am so initial branded that everybody must be guessing my name everywhere I go. Purse. Washbag. Bag. A candle. Keyring. Mug. Aaaargh.

You?

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InTheShadowOfTheMushroomCloud · 23/12/2019 16:00

Stuff with dragons on...or anything woo or general knicknacks

Folk think that because DH and I look like extras from an elderly version of Game of Thrones etc we will like stuff with dragons etc on.

We are the complete opposite.

I have never watched GOT
I don't like dragons
I hate knicknacks
I am not woo

CoolShoeshine · 23/12/2019 16:21

Boxes of M&S biscuits, the ones that are piled high around the stores. One box would be ok but we get at least 5 and I’m fat already. Get me a flippin fruit box!

bellinisurge · 23/12/2019 16:23

Clothes and jewellery. MIL still does. I'm sorry she's wasting her money. I've tried to get DH and Dd to tell her.
My own late mum would never do it. Dh knows not to do it.
I feel so ungrateful.

ChocoChunk1 · 23/12/2019 16:29

Wine. It gives me headache and heartburn. If you must send alcohol, a four pack of Camden Hells does nicely.

I liked thd Harry Potter books when they came out but sending random HP tat to a woman in her early 40s is just weird.

Allyg1185 · 23/12/2019 16:34

Mugs and people presuming I like rose wine cause they know enough to know I drink wine but can't be arsed to find out it's red I actually prefer

cherryblossomgin · 23/12/2019 16:51

Alcohol, me and DH never drink. Any food items because I am gluten free and I also have an eating disorder so struggle if there are too many sweets going about. Most people don't know about the last one.

VisionQuest · 23/12/2019 16:54

Body lotion
Hand cream
Xmas pjs

EssentialHummus · 23/12/2019 17:07

Sodding Prosecco.

SellFridges · 23/12/2019 17:11

Prosecco, because Cava is much nicer.

Perfume, because it mostly gives me a migraine.

Chocolate, because I work for a sodding chocolate company. I either don’t want it because it’s a competitor (and I like my bonus) or because I can get it for much cheaper myself in the staff shop and I’d rather people saved their money!

bigbubbles · 23/12/2019 17:22

and a cushion shaped like one!

£2 in Poundland - you may be inundated

Gingerkittykat · 23/12/2019 17:32

Stuff shaped like cats or with cat pictures on it.

I actually gave the Chinese lucky cat teapot back to the giftee on the basis that I need less clutter and in the 25 years they have known me have consistently hated tea.

I had to keep the artisan specially chosen wooden cat fruit bowl that is too small to fit any fruit into.

SegregateMumBev · 23/12/2019 17:33

Sauvignon Blanc. I like wine, I like white wine, but SB smells like nettles to me. However, it has become the go-to white these days.

FiveNightsAtMummys · 23/12/2019 17:35

Candles! It's always the same ones. I know I have some this year as dc have got me them so I'll love them and use them...so then they'll buy me more because of how much I love them. Ffs.

Colinthedaxi · 23/12/2019 17:52

Pyjamas - every year... I sleep naked, always have.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 23/12/2019 17:54

Booze - don't drink

RuthW · 23/12/2019 17:57

Mugs. I have receive two so far this Christmas. I don't drink hot drinks and already have two on my desk at work used as pen pots.

Brightlighttrainwreak · 23/12/2019 17:59

Harry Potter stuff. Yes I get it, I know you know I like it BUT I'm not obsessed, I don't need a mug, socks, dressing gown, cards, top, pajamas and that's just the tip of the ice berg.

Lindylooboo · 23/12/2019 18:03

Red wine. It's such a default gift. How about a nice crisp chardonnay? On the bright side I have loads of really nice red wine to re-gift and other people seem to really love it.

pissedoffwithprojects · 23/12/2019 18:05

I once mentioned a certain design of jewellery to a member of my family (because I was choosing a piece for a friend's special birthday) and it got spread about that I was now really into this. 3 years and almost every gift was themed to this design. I've never liked it Confused

thebear1 · 23/12/2019 18:07

Body lotion. Never have time for it.

NeopreneMermaid · 23/12/2019 18:25

Washbags. I took 11 surplus to the charity shop after one Christmas.

NeverTwerkNaked · 23/12/2019 18:56

Scarves! Woollen ones. My mum buys me another expensive one very year and
a) no one can need that many scarves
b) I have been allergic to wool since I was a young child!

WoodliceInSunderland · 23/12/2019 19:14

Bloody scented candles! And wash bags too, I have loads and still they come.

I always get bath bombs from Lush from DH, I don't mind them but I know how much they cost Shock and I can't be arsed to spend ages scrubbing the bath after what was meant to be a relaxing soak. He has decided I love them and I can guarantee every single birthday and Christmas, that's what I'm getting...

MamOfTwo · 23/12/2019 19:22

Floaty scarves/pashminas - I never ever wear scarves as I feel like I am being strangled.

RunsForGummyBears · 23/12/2019 19:27

Anything made of wool. Flowers. Chocolate. Alcohol.

(Basically any gift with no thought given by the giver)