Most definitely! I learned not to react because that’s exactly what this type wants.Lots of these are very passive/aggressive
I’ll never understand this level of petty. She asked and was like “eh McDonald’s it is!” And she went out of her way because at our McDonald’s gift cards can only be paid for in cash.
My grandmother really did not like me at all and made it quite clear. As an overweight 12 year old, she gave me a pair of pajamas that were 2 sizes too small. When I said they wouldn't fit, her response was that if I wasn't so fat then this wouldn't be a problem.
My mom tried to get a receipt to exchange them only to discover that my grandmother got the pajamas from a secondhand store.
Years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a bunch of blank greeting cards for Christmas. They were birthday, thank you, get well soon, thinking of you, etc. cards. When I opened it, she said, "I noticed you don't seem to have time to buy cards, so I made it easy for you." We lived in the same city and we saw her every few weeks. It didn't occur to me to send her random greeting cards. She said her other daughter-in-law sent cards often. They lived in another state so it made more sense. Also, I'm just not a huge card person. It's not my thing. Plus the cards she gave me weren't the kind I would choose to send. They were more her style. After Christmas she frequently asked if I was using the cards, because she hadn't received one yet. Ugh.
Yup and that grandmother wouldn’t have gotten near my kid or any of their siblings again.Yikes! I think you win the prize for the most insulting gift ever!
I’m sorry you had to experience this as a 12-year-old!
It seems like that was the intention.Yup and that grandmother wouldn’t have gotten near my kid or any of their siblings again.
You’ll be surprisedIt seems like that was the intention.
I never thought of that, but she is a real super clean person. You can eat off her garage floors! I will try to look at it from that perspective.Honestly? I think if she knows you well she found a cleaning product she's impressed with and thought maybe you didn't know about it and wanted to introduce you to something you'd get use out of. One year, shortly after they came on the market, I gave my DSis one of those Intuition razors (the kind with the shaving soap built into the blade). Was I criticizing her hygiene? No - I know she shaves in the shower and this thing was literally a game changer.
I really think you should. As you mentioned, it wasn't a Christmas gift, or any occasion really - she just brought you something, right? And if you don't mind me asking - did you try them? They really are the bomb for certain applications.I never thought of that, but she is a real super clean person. You can eat off her garage floors! I will try to look at it from that perspective.
Nope been around the block a time or two. People can be awfulYou’ll be surprised
Yea, I did try them and they work great. I still think when bringing a gift, it should be something the person likes or would prefer. I would never ever bring her something to clean with. I would be worried that she would think I thought she needed it. When we visited last, I made a table runner in her colors and placemats. She uses black, red, and white everywhere. That's what I think is a nice gift; something for the house. Or we will bring some special chocolates or something like that. She didn't give the cleaners to my husband; he got really nice thoughtful gifts. I didn't even find out about that until after she left, so she didn't want me to know what she got him. But I will try. Not everyone thinks the same,so there's that.I really think you should. As you mentioned, it wasn't a Christmas gift, or any occasion really - she just brought you something, right? And if you don't mind me asking - did you try them? They really are the bomb for certain applications.
My grandmother really did not like me at all and made it quite clear. As an overweight 12 year old, she gave me a pair of pajamas that were 2 sizes too small. When I said they wouldn't fit, her response was that if I wasn't so fat then this wouldn't be a problem.
My mom tried to get a receipt to exchange them only to discover that my grandmother got the pajamas from a secondhand store.
Once I got 3 packs of hotel room coffee packets in tissue paper. That is all I will say about it.