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Urgent advice please - would this gift offend you?

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AlexaShutUp · 21/12/2020 11:16

I bought a lovely aromatherapy soy wax candle for a friend, nice packaging etc. I have only just noticed though, that it has quite a prominent statement on the top of the box (the only writing on the top) which says:

Freshen your home with this uplifting and zesty blend to neutralise lingering odours

I had not noticed this when I bought it but it now really stands out. If someone gave this to you, would you think that they were saying your house stinks and so you need to neutralise lingering odours? Friend is a smoker if it makes any difference, and I am not, but I have never noticed any hint of a bad smell in her house so I'm definitely not trying to make a point!

Please tell me honestly, would this offend you or am I overthinking it? Wondering if I need to get another pressie instead...

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TheCrow · 21/12/2020 14:06

It depends on her personality I think, my friend bought me a bottle of Fabulosa disinfectant spray for my birthday 😂 but because it was a sparkly unicorn one not because she thinks I need to clean my house! So I wasn't offended but I know some people might be. I'd go with the idea of taking it out of the box and wrapping it in tissue or putting it in a nice gift bag maybe.

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