Regifted present from sister in law

scd3scd4

Is it new and boxed form a charity shop??

I don't buy the old lady and crap second hand stuff. I would be insulted and tell my mum so. I would rather something useful for a few pounds............and I mean new!

I don't get the thought bit............as there is no thought other than to give me rubbish. Maybe an indication of how little I am or would be thought of!

HampshireH

My Partner's brother didn't even put my name in the Xmas cards let alone buy me a gift.

We bought for him, his partner and child. We wrote cards for them and their daughter separately. We saw them all xmas eve.

I would never have expected a gift (ever) from them as they never have, even though we always do.

But I took great offence to them not even acknowledging me in the xmas card. I thought I was being silly but its stuck and I couldnt shake it off.

Pollycat

scd3scd4 wrote: »

There is no thought is there if you give second hand crap or peanuts to someone with an allergy.

My friend has an allergy to nuts.
I bought her a lip balm from abroad (India) that had almond oil in it. She gave it back to me saying she couldn't use it.
I really hadn't thought about it to that extent but I'm very aware now of ingredients.

HampshireH wrote: »

My Partner's brother didn't even put my name in the Xmas cards let alone buy me a gift.

We bought for him, his partner and child. We wrote cards for them and their daughter separately. We saw them all xmas eve.

I would never have expected a gift (ever) from them as they never have, even though we always do.

But I took great offence to them not even acknowledging me in the xmas card. I thought I was being silly but its stuck and I couldnt shake it off.

So what does your partner think about it?
Are there issues between you and your partner's family?
Personally, I'd not buy gifts for them again.

HampshireH

Pollycat wrote: »

So what does your partner think about it?
Are there issues between you and your partner's family?
Personally, I'd not buy gifts for them again.

no issues at all. Not that we were aware of anyway. Everyone else is very inclusive of partners. He wasn't overly impressed. Two can definately play that game I agree. But for now its best to be the "bigger person" so they say. Depending on what happens next year will influence what we do going forward.

For now, despite being offended by their rudeness, I have more important things to worry about

scd3scd4

My friend has an allergy to nuts.
I bought her a lip balm from abroad (India) that had almond oil in it. She gave it back to me saying she couldn't use it.
I really hadn't thought about it to that extent but I'm very aware now of ingredients.



It's a little different when its nuts covered in chocolate.

Pollycat

scd3scd4 wrote: »

My friend has an allergy to nuts.
I bought her a lip balm from abroad (India) that had almond oil in it. She gave it back to me saying she couldn't use it.
I really hadn't thought about it to that extent but I'm very aware now of ingredients.



It's a little different when its nuts covered in chocolate.

Why don't you use the 'quote' function when you quote other people's posts?

I know it's different.
And would never buy something like that.
Or even open a packet of peanuts anywhere near her.
Knowing someone has an allergy (or even a dislike of something) and giving them a gift of that is thoughtless.

scd3scd4

Pollycat wrote: »

Why don't you use the 'quote' function when you quote other people's posts?

I know it's different.
And would never buy something like that.
Or even open a packet of peanuts anywhere near her.
Knowing someone has an allergy (or even a dislike of something) and giving them a gift of that is thoughtless.

Because I don't know how to!!! lol

Pollycat

scd3scd4 wrote: »

Because I don't know how to!!! lol

Really?

Do you know how to use the 'Thanks' button?
The 'Quote' button is right next to it.
Click on it.

There's also a 'multi-quote' button if you wan to quote more than 1 post - but I don't want to overwhelm you with new information.

scd3scd4

Pollycat wrote: »

Really?

Do you know how to use the 'Thanks' button?
The 'Quote' button is right next to it.
Click on it.

There's also a 'multi-quote' button if you wan to quote more than 1 post - but I don't want to overwhelm you with new information.

Hmmmm...me thinks you missed the joke. lol

Pollycat

scd3scd4 wrote: »

Hmmmm...me thinks you missed the joke. lol

I'm splitting my sides at your 'sense of humour'.