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'She told me I could have first dibs on what gift to get her': Wedding planner discovers his sister wants an extra wedding present

'She told me I could have first dibs on what gift to get her': Wedding planner discovers his ungrateful sister wants an extra wedding present

No one knows how to push your buttons better than your own family members . It starts when you're children, but even once you're grown up, the same people who you love more than anything can still get on your last nerve. This wedding planner found himself quite frustrated with his sister as she planned her dream wedding. Like lots of creative jobs, his sister seems to be under the impression that his job is easy and inexpensive, when in reality it's just the opposite. This guy helped her choose…
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'I didn't get a "Happy Mother's Day" text until 11:25 a.m.': Mom halts daughter's furniture order

'I didn't get a "Happy Mother's Day" text until 11:25 a.m.': Entitled Mom cancels daughter's furniture order after being 'snubbed' on Mothers' Day

Don't mess with this mom, who's on the warpath after her daughter didn't celebrate Mother's Day in the right way. Mother's Day is important to many people — it's the day you show your appreciation for everything Mom did for you. Moms raise us and nurture us, so it's lovely to have at least one day a year to show how much she means to you. Lots of people either spend the day with Mom or give her a phone call. However, this Mom wasn't happy with any of the Mother's Day presents she received. Then…
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'Go ahead and try to file a complaint, I dare you...' : Horrible coworker refuses to contribute a donation for sick boss, attempts to claim credit, leading to petty revenge

'Go ahead and try to file a complaint, I dare you...' : Horrible coworker refuses to contribute a donation for sick boss, attempts to claim credit, leading to petty revenge

Some people are virtuous, generous, adhere to a certain standard of morals. On the other side of the spectrum, you have the stingy, selfish leeches that seize any opportunity they can to take advantage of the first party of people mentioned. An employee was collecting money for their well-liked boss, who was feeling unwell for some time when a woman named 'Linda' decided not to pitch in. Instead of saying she wasn't going to pitch in, she just pretended that she was. OP didn't push it, and Lind…
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Sister-in-law this morning on Facebook announced that they are only accepting gift cards in the future....

'People are openly heckling her': Tacky SIL announces her tasteless new gifting rule, gets roasted on Facebook by her own friends and family

Not everyone believes in that old saying, “It's the thought that counts.” U/Salt_Mood_7908 wrote to the r/etiquette sub with a burning question on her mind. She's suddenly found herself in an awkward situation with her SIL. This SIL asked for only “vanilla cards” as presents. While this is a term I've never heard before, it apparently refers to prepaid debit cards . And this SIL wants only those, so that she won't be “loaded down with stuff she won't use.” Now, if you want to have a preference…
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AITA for not wanting to accept my "birthday gift" from my boss?

'[My boss] sent me home for being rude': Employee rejects workplace birthday party, but boss insists

In a divisive post, one employee asked if he was actually the bad guy for spoiling his own workplace birthday party . In the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, people usually decisively call the OP an a**hole or not. But in this case, commenters are split on the etiquette involved in this dude's scenario. The OP wrote that he's having a rough few weeks – expensive car troubles, a pounding headache, and because he forgot to take his birthday off work, he had to go in. Once he got there, he felt depresse…
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'He bought me a beautiful pendant... unfortunately I'm allergic to nickel': 30+ People share the most unromantic gestures they've ever experienced

'He bought me a beautiful pendant... unfortunately I'm allergic to nickel': 30+ People share the most unromantic gestures they've ever experienced

Creating memorable romantic gestures is a skill that not everyone has, according to the people who shared these hilariously bad romantic missteps. The OP asked r/AskWomen to tell the story of the “worst well-intended romantic gesture a SO ever did for you," with the added bonus of sharing their reaction. People shared a lot of really terrible presents, along with some situations that just seemed like mistakes.
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'Imagine having $500 to blow just to be petty': Update! Woman takes her boorish MIL's unsolicited gift and does a delightful 180 with it

'Imagine having $500 to blow just to be petty': Update! Woman takes her boorish MIL's unsolicited gift and does a delightful 180 with it

What's the worst gift you've ever gotten? No matter how bad the gift you receive is, the polite thing to do is thank the person who gave it to you — after all, it's the thought that counts . That's the issue here, with this person's unhinged mother in law who put a decent amount of ill will behind this present. As the OOP tells it, her MIL gifted her a present that is impressively unusable! She asked the internet what exactly she should do with this gift card of bad omens. With this update, we…
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+20 Holiday present ideas for sassy, snarky gift-givers

20+ Holiday present ideas for sassy, snarky gift-givers

Shopping for holiday presents for every single person on your list can be quite the challenge. Many families deal with this by sending out a list of gift ideas , and some even send links to the online items to make your shopping easier. But there's always a few people who don't want to send a list. And then, they get what they get, and they don't get upset. If you're still looking for ideas for some of the sarcastic people in your life who don't know what they want, look no further. Below are 2…
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Beggar Bride asks stranger to be bridesmaid because she gives expensive gifts - from wedding shaming FB page

'Are you serious?': Tone-deaf 'Beggar Bride' tries to cash in, asks woman she only met ONCE to be her bridesmaid

This bridesmaid did not hold back when she was asked a pretty awkward question by someone she literally just met.
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AITA for canceling a wedding gift when the wedding was canceled?

Bride and Groom Break Up Before Wedding, She Gets Mad at Sister-in-Law for Canceling $700 Wedding Gift

You can't cancel your wedding and still collect your gifts, honey.
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wife promises son car, disappointed husband buys him a gaming console instead

Entitled Wife Promises Her Son A Car, Disappointed Her Husband Doesn't Buy One

Really, lady?
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13 text based reddit images | thumbnail "aita for wishing my husband would get me a christmas gift, He says I am materialistic for wanting a gift (even though he asked for several things which I already bought) and that Christmas should be about time with family instead of material things so I do feel guilty and like maybe I am wrong but I'm not sure."

Freeloader Husband Refuses To Buy Christmas Gift For Wife, Confesses He Only Married Her For Her Money

Sighs, marriage eh?
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Parent asks people on Reddit whether or not they're a jerk for regifting tablets on Christmas.

Parent Wants to Regift Kids Their Old iPads

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Dude Doesn't Open Gift for Years, Suffers Belated Regret

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Father's Day Gift In Australia Goes Hilariously Wrong

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12 People Share Their Devilishly Perfect Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Exes

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