Snow and now rain and later freezing temps. All that makes Winter truly ugly.
I am reading It All Falls Down the second novel by Sheena Kamal. The first the Lost Ones. There is nothing pretty here on the dark side of Vancouver. She even adds in the smoke from the fires last year making the city even darker.
I have a question for you. I never have asked anything of my Reader (s) but today I have a question to ask. Gifts received that fell so short of the mark. Do you tell the Giver. Do you stay silent.
One gift was an expensive Harry& David box of fruit, cheese, candy etc. The pears were marked with brown spots. The candies--my daughter tried the cherry and spit it out. She feels there is no reason to ever eat bad chocolates. There was nothing that was actually "tasty" in the box. Do I mention this to the giver? Who possibly send boxes to friends and family? We were excited about the gift but when things were less than tasty or fresh--not so excited. Most has gone into the trash. I tried giving things away but most said "no, thank you". Brave souls.
And gifts given with the mistaken idea that they are what someone wants? Do I say that? Or--and I hate this idea--keep it and just say nothing. The giver will ask if they are being enjoyed. And we aren't talking about the toilet brush--that has gone back to Bed&Beyond.
So, Readers, if you feel like a reply--please do so.
Maybe it had reached it sell by date? would it be cricket to call Harry & David and ask them to replace with a fresh box?
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, I would be inclined to contact the seller (Harry & David?)directly as it reflects on the product they sell. If they are reputable they should replace it or give a credit for something else. Then you can legitimately say to the giver that you enjoyed the gift. As for dud gifts, I quietly tuck them away and then donate for various Santa gifts/ door prizes and the like at community functions the next year. Just because I didn't love it doesn't mean someone else might not enjoy it, and it is the thought that counts. I am sure I have given my share of duds, too!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely let Harry & David know what happened. Their things are usually nice (and expensive) and they want their customers to be happy. Maybe something happened along the way, like the box froze in a delivery truck, and they will want to replace. The other question is harder, but I usually say a nice thank you and feel that once the gift is given it's mine to do with as I wish without feeling guilty.
ReplyDeleteOh, and your daughter is right - life is too short to eat bad chocolate.
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice----and here's what happened. Harry&David will only speak to the Sender about complaints and returns.
ReplyDeleteNot the person who received the gift. Sounds FISHY to me. And there were a lot of people on the complaint site I went to for advice. Not a good company to do business with , I guess.
Everyone--Just got a reply from Harry and David. They asked for address and numbers from the box.
ReplyDeletewill keep you informed.