https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:52:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181427 Mon, 18 May 2015 07:56:54 +0000 Peasinapod 2181427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the scenario you describe I wouldn't be offended. I would feel guilty not using the gift and be happy to give it to someone who would use it :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181401 Mon, 18 May 2015 07:40:53 +0000 Alivoo01 2181401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's rude. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181397 Mon, 18 May 2015 07:35:40 +0000 cat620 2181397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: That to me isn't rude, since you're offering to get him something else. In my case, the family member isn't offering to do that. He just wants his gift back, so it would be like I never got anything in the first place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181394 Mon, 18 May 2015 07:32:57 +0000 littlebug 2181394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave my dad a Kindle for Christmas one year, and really wasn't sure he'd use it. After he opened it, I told him if he found he wasn't using it, I'd buy it off of him or take it back and get him something else. He never did give it back, but I've seen it sitting in his junk drawer in the kitchen. Oh well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181353 Mon, 18 May 2015 07:06:03 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2181353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah that's weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181348 Mon, 18 May 2015 06:57:56 +0000 cat620 2181348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: @sapphire: @ALV91711: Part of why I was honest is because the family member came over to my house and asked why it wasn't out on the counter or somewhere being used. So that's when I said the gift was a nice idea, but I don't have that many electronics to charge at one time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181228 Sun, 17 May 2015 22:13:03 +0000 ALV91711 2181228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In this situation since you were honest about your use of the gift and it sounds like your probably close, I'd say no big deal to ask for it back.</p> <p>If someone just randomly asked for a gift back I'd think that is rude. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181222 Sun, 17 May 2015 21:59:16 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2181222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted never, but I've had it done to me before and reacted the same way as you... but did end up giving the gift back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181216 Sun, 17 May 2015 21:42:48 +0000 sapphire 2181216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you were honest enough to say you don't use it, I think it's fair enough for them to inquire about giving it to them. Sounds like a close family member. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181195 Sun, 17 May 2015 21:00:47 +0000 hummusgirl 2181195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine asking for a gift back, but I'm practical and hate random junk lying around so I wouldn't be upset at all to return to the giver in this case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181183 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:44:08 +0000 Greentea 2181183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are close, especially close family, meh, nbd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181180 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:40:16 +0000 dolphin 2181180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never! Even if I don't use a gift that much it's still a gift and who knows, I may find use for it in the future. If someone asked for it back I would feel like I HAVE to give it back. I would be annoyed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181176 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:37:40 +0000 Maysprout 2181176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sisters and I have done that with clothes and gifts, where we got a cool gadget we like but then it doesn't translate into their life the same. Better it doesn't collect dust, I'm all about saving money and reducing clutter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181174 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:34:04 +0000 simplyfelicity 2181174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's definitely weird. If it were my sibling, I might suggest they give it back and I could get them something else.<br /> To be honest, I probably would have said I used it just to avoid any awkwardness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181172 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:31:16 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2181172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that's pretty tacky. I might offer to give it to someone, if I never used it... But Id be annoyed if someone directly asked for it back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181170 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:29:32 +0000 travellingbee 2181170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on how close you are, I think. If my brother or parents did, I wouldn't care. Other than that, it's pretty tacky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asking-for-a-gift-back#post-2181138 Sun, 17 May 2015 19:59:24 +0000 cat620 2181138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was recently gifted a USB hub, so I can charge multiple items at once. The problem is, I don't ever have that many things to charge at one time, so the gift doesn't get used. The gifter (a family member) asked me if I use it, and I told him honestly not too often. A couple days ago he asked me if I could give it back to him, since he would be able to use it more than me. I was offended at first, but now I think there might not be any point in me keeping the item. However, I think it may have been impolite to directly ask me for it back. What are your thoughts on asking for a gift back? </p>