We’ve all been there. It’s Christmas or our birthday, and we’ve opened many presents. Most are amazing, however, some a little less so – what’s a person to do? Say thank you, and if it’s an ornament, place it somewhere “out of the way”; an item of clothing, wear it that one time; a gift card, spend it on anything.
Gaudy Ornaments
We all have our individual tastes, and sometimes they’re more individual than others. Which is why, when it comes to buying household ornaments, there’s a risk of getting it wrong. There’s most likely a time when you’ve bought someone something and they’ve exchanged it; to this day, you may not even know about such an exchange. Which is why, if someone has bought you something that isn’t quite right, there’s nothing wrong with asking for a receipt. Usually, the gift giver will include the receipt in the gift itself – just in case.
Of course, if it’s one of those occasions where you really cannot ask for a receipt at risk of offending the other person’s feelings, then you can always re-gift it. However, make sure you’re giving it to a new circle of friends so you don’t get found out, and also ensure the new receiver will genuinely like it.
Not-Your-Style Clothing
Like ornaments, buying someone clothing can be incredibly difficult. Not only do you have to get their style right, but you also have to guess their size. Therefore, if someone doesn’t quite get it right, exchanging doesn’t have to be an arduous task. Ask for the receipt; tell them it’s not your style, or if you’re afraid of hurting their feelings, explain that it doesn’t fit you. There’s nothing wrong with telling a little white lie.
Another way of making use of a piece of clothing that’s not quite right is by adapting it yourself. There’re plenty of ways to personalise. For example, if you like a t-shirt but aren’t sure of the cut, then you can change this. There are many clothing hacks available online.
The Wrong Gift Card
There are thousands of gift cards out there, however, sometimes people buy you the wrong one. You also don’t have any friends or family for you to re-gift the gift card to. Instead of putting it in a drawer, waiting for it to become useful (or worse, you forget about it completely), you can sell your gift card for some spending money. E J Gift Cards provides this service; all you have to do is find the brand of gift card, type the face value, and accept an offer.
Sometimes, people fail to buy you the best gift imaginable. However, it is the thought that counts. You can either keep the gift (after all, someone you love bought it for you), or you can exchange it. There’s no harm in asking for the receipt, just ensure you ask tactfully.