Post by: loulou on December 29, 2006, 01:54:34 am
Who has taken unwanted presents back to the shops and exchanged for something they do want? I never take anything back. I usually put unwanted gifts on top of my wardrobe then give them out for birthdays.
This year I opened one of my presents on Christmas eve and it was perfume that I already had a full bottle of so I wrapped it up for a friend and kept the present I had bought her. 
Post by: oldspice on December 29, 2006, 09:03:33 am
Well, I only got presents from my immediate family (husband and kids) and they were mostly books, 2 DVDs and perfume so I was happy with those.
I don't think I could take something back and excange it, but I have in the past re-wrapped a present and given it to someone on the other side of the family - but not to a 'main' relative like my sister.
Post by: on December 29, 2006, 10:22:29 am
I would write a letter to the person who gave it me, something like this:
Dear ------
thankyou for your kind gift, however on this ocassion it was not appropriate. I would be grateful if you could swap it for a Sarah Michelle Geller calendar or just give me the money instead.
Thanks
Bounty
Post by: lorri on December 29, 2006, 02:43:10 pm
Post by: oldspice on December 29, 2006, 03:34:36 pm
Post by: kevvosa on December 29, 2006, 05:35:46 pm
They can keep the pound and I'll throw them in the bin. Post by: smurfboy on December 29, 2006, 06:08:29 pm
Post by: goldencup on December 29, 2006, 06:18:44 pm
Why not just ask for what you want in the first place or at least drop subtle hints?
Post by: kevvosa on December 29, 2006, 06:27:53 pm
Why not just ask for what you want in the first place or at least drop subtle hints?
I do that but my family are stubborn and never buy what I really want!
Did anyone get any socks this year?
Post by: goldencup on December 29, 2006, 06:29:01 pm
Post by: smurfboy on December 29, 2006, 09:14:15 pm
Yep - it sounds silly!
Because it's a bit expensive if you add in the pillowcases. A £16.99 top from my Aunt and a £12.99 scarf from my Uncle adds up rather nicely to most of the cost.
Post by: goldencup on December 30, 2006, 10:44:09 am
Post by: loulou on December 31, 2006, 12:20:43 am
Post by: goldencup on December 31, 2006, 10:11:44 am
Post by: kevvosa on December 31, 2006, 10:20:01 am
I have always put new bedding on my bed on Christmas eve and I believed everyone did but now I find it seems to be a tradition I started and only I follow.
Good idea all the same
Post by: loulou on December 31, 2006, 09:42:53 pm
Post by: kevvosa on December 31, 2006, 10:49:38 pm
Post by: loulou on December 31, 2006, 10:50:04 pm
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on January 02, 2007, 08:47:20 am
I have always put new bedding on my bed on Christmas eve and I believed everyone did but now I find it seems to be a tradition I started and only I follow.
I always change my bedclothes on Christmas eve but just use clean (not brand new) bedding. It's a nice idea though Lou.
Post by: kevvosa on January 02, 2007, 11:09:26 am
Post by: loulou on January 02, 2007, 03:03:35 pm
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on January 02, 2007, 04:19:36 pm