Is there such a thing as a rude gift?

I think that there could be rude gifts, perhaps given unknowingly, but definitley not appreciated by the recipient. For instance, if one were to give a menorah to a non-jewish person, not even realizing the signficance of the menorah...thinking that it was just a pretty candleabra! The same goes for giving insirational/religious mementos to persons who might not be of the faith. As for me, the oddest gift that I received was from my first husband's mother. She gave me a subscription to a vegetable seed cataloge! We didn't even have a garden or a space in which to have a garden at the apartments in which we were living! Ha!

I had an ex-boyfriend that gave me a pair of sweats and a turtle neck one year (I think it was for Christmas), the only thing was that I had the exact same sweats and turtle neck already. I guess he thought if he bought me something I already had that he couldn't go wrong. But really, how many pairs of purple sweats do you need? Another time he (same guy of course) asked me if I wanted anything from Mexico and then after he came back, asked me for the money for the earrings he bought. As you can see, there is a reason he is an ex-boyfriend.

Outside of the obvious gifts you mentioned, I would say YES there still could be rude gifts, but it depends who it is coming from. For example, if you husband gives you a years supply of tomatos - and you have always hated tomoatoes, that's quite rude that he doesn't know that about you! So basically a gift that is given to a person that is too generic and does not reflect something they SHOULD KNOW about the person, would be a bad gift. I really don't get bad gifts, people seem to know more about what I like and don't like now. Every so often someone asks me if I would like a certain thing for christmas, and I'm a little surprised they think I want that, but at least they asked before they bought it :)

I don't think that any gift is ever rude. Perhaps the person giving is a bit socially awkward or misguided. But I think most people buy gifts they truly think are the "right" ones. What's rude is to act badly towards the giver.

well, in my opinion , if you know the person well enough , there is a very slim chance of rude gifts, but if you dont know him that well, the chance raises dramatically, frankly, i sometimes bought some things for certain ppl that i myself would never touch, even if they paid me to... but i just know what their personality is like, and i know what they`d like so, i dont think there is such a thing as a rude gift, just the wrong gift... is all.....

I don't really like getting gift cards. It's too common nowadays, and I like getting an actual "gift". I don't like going out with the card and then buying my own gift. I don't really think there are "bad" or "rude" gifts out there. That person was kind enough to get you a gift, and that's what really counts, so the gift itself is wonderful. I may not like receiving gift cards, but I still love them, in a way, because that person was kind enough to get me a gift.

i think giving a person underwear is rude for a gift.are giving a person deodrant for a gift it would sound like they trying to say that you sink are something.even mouth wash ehat are they trying to say your breath sink cautious what you give a person for christmas.it could be saying something slight to that person.

There can be no such thing as a rude gift. When people pick out a gift to give to a friend or relative they usually end up with something they would like to get, as a gift. This is how human nature works. Self Interest is a big part of choosing a gift for someone else. Lets face it, no one gives a loving gift of something they wouldn't want to receive themselves. Also its not the material that counts in a gift,its the thought behind it. Even if the gift is so inappropriate that it would never be of any use to the recipient, the trouble and the love that went into the choosing and the giving of that gift makes it very special indeed.

Yes, I received a rude gift once! Actually it was quite funny and that was the intention but I guess it can be classed as being a rude gift! Basically, I received this package and it looked really huge. I kept on unwrapping layer after layer and this seemed never ending! Anyway, I must have unwrapped about ten to fifteen sheets of paper until it was really tiny. I removed the last sheet of paper and behold I found a baby's dummy! Well, I guess this was quite funny, we all had a giggle and a laugh, running to the toilet kind of thing!!! I think it's nice to do this and give a proper gift afterwards. Andrew

I am really a very practical person when it comes to gifts. If I know the potential giver, I will try to influence him/her as to the kind of gift I want to receive, preferably without wrapping or frills. I want to receive that which is most useful to me and most affordable to and/or cheapest for the one who intends to give. But I will appreciate whatever gift it will turn out to be, and use it. If I really can't use it, I will let one Christmas pass, then give the thing away to whoever can make use of it. As to the intention or motive of the giver, I prefer to dwell on happy thoughts, or at least to give him/her the benefit of the doubt. Anyway, motives and intentions are like life, mixed up and sometimes confused. I am happy at the thought that the other person spent some time thinking about me and somehow took the trouble of finding and sending me a gift.

hmm.. you bet there is..... for example.. one of my friends was telling me that a friend of theirs had a bad body odour.. so for his birthday, they got him some deodorants.... that is like an insult to him.... or maybe he will get the idea his body smells...... sometimes when i think of gifts.. im not sure if the person i'm giving it to will be using it or not.... i dont want to buy gifts that he/she wont use.. so mostly i include a gift receipt in it as well so that way if he/she dont like the gift they can go change it... plus you dont know if the gift might be considered rude or not... so before buying any gift.. think if he will be offended or not..

I think that there is such a thing as a rude gift. If the gift will insult someone, then it is probably not the best purchase. Most of the time, I think people try to be thoughtful when they purchase gifts. Sometimes, when someone does not know what to buy another person, some unique gifts may be purchased. As long as the gift is not something that would be offensive such as a gym membership for a girlfriend, I do not think that it is a problem. The only exception to this rule is if someone requested a gift. If your girlfriend really want to join a gym and asked for a membership, then I do not see the problem in purchasing this gift. In general, yes the tought counts, but you should still keep the person's best interests in mind when purchasing a gift.

Yes, I was told not to give any male friend something like shirts and ties, which might relate to relationship if it is not the case. Rude or bad gifts might not be meant by the sender, but one really needs to be considerate in selecting gifts, as gifts are meant to show your respect, recognition, thankfulness, or whatever good feelings cherished for the receiver. And the gift must be decently packed to show your sincerity. It will be rewarding to see the happiness shown when the package is opened. You might think it unnecessary to repeat the ABCs, it is still not seriously taken in some cultures. Usually you are pleased to see the gift later used either regularly or on special occasions. My grandson, at the age of 5, has received numerous gifts. Clothing is part of them, and I notise that his mother quite often have him wear exactly the coat or shoes when visiting the gift-sender. That is very considerate of her, which shows the appreciation of the gift and also the relationship, and must be pleasing for the sender, too.