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What is the proper etiquette for returning a wedding gift to someone and telling them you didn't like it?

6 months after wedding. Is the giver obligated to buy another gift?

asked by SarahH (1)

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You should not tell them you didn't like it nor should you have expectations of another gift. You can always re-gift it to someone for a birthday, etc. You can then take the money you would have spent and buy something you want. If asked about the gift just thank them and tell them you appreciate their thoughtfulness.

7 votes

There is no proper ettiquette for such a boorish act. You should absolutely not tell someone that you disliked a gift. If you must return it, simply tell a white lie and say it just wasn't the right size or color, or that you got a duplicate. Ask for a gift reciept and return it yourself.

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posted by John (7910)
7 votes

There is no etiquette for such behavior. A gift should be graciously accepted whether you like it or not! A sincere thank you sent in a timely manner is the minimum, for the thought if nothing else. Of course the giver should not provide another!

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posted by swimsis (145)
6 votes

Returing a gift is considered to be rude. So there is no proper etiquette for returning a gift. Do not use it or take it out if you don't like it. But never return the gift to the person who gave you the gift.

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posted by baby75 (104)
6 votes

There is never a time when this would be appropriate. However hideous the gift, send a thank you note and get over it.

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posted by Ahab (62)
6 votes

Good Lord, don't do it! Seriously, however hideous the gift just hide it away or pass it on but please don't let the giver know you don't like it. Nobody is obligated to buy you anything in the first place, let alone 6 months later!

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posted by Ahab (62)
6 votes

Are you kidding? Seriously rethink what you asked! I don't care if you least favorite Aunt gave you a life size picture of herself in bikini, you never, and I'll say it again, NEVER, return a wedding gift unless of course you decided not to get married! Proper etiquette is to say THANK YOU and be appreciative.

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posted by Abbie (268)
5 votes

The proper etiquette is to keep the gift. Somebody gave their time, money, and thought to do something for you. Well they did not get it exactly right. Be grateful anyway and send a thank you card. Always consider people first, not material things.

5 votes

There is no proper etiquette its just plain rude. Keep the gift, return to store, or regift it but do not for any reason return it to them. No they shouldnt buy u a thing.

4 votes

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