Eco-Conscious Son Disappoints Mom On Christmas After Admitting That He Didn't Like Her Present
The gift, as you have guessed, isn't nature-friendly.
When you receive a Christmas gift, the recipient will always assume that you'll like it. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.
From shirts and ties you don't want to wear to mugs that will only take up extra space in your cupboards, you'd rather receive nothing at all. But even if you don't like the gift, it's always proper to appreciate the giver.
As a giver, there's always a sense of fulfillment in seeing people so happy about the present they received. So for every gift you get, your friend, family member, or loved one will always look forward to your reaction.
In such situations, experts say it's completely okay to lie. But that's only if you're comfortable doing so.
Small lies are considered polite by many people. They help you maintain a great relationship with well-intentioned family and friends.
Of course, not everyone can tell a lie. And that's exactly what happened to a Reddit user and his mom.
He is an eco-conscious individual, and he made it clear in the months prior that he was completely fine with not receiving a gift. His mom insisted on giving him one, so he mentioned that he was okay with second-hand items.
Christmas came, and what he received wasn't nature-friendly. While he did try to pretend that he was okay with the gift, he failed.
He admits that he is disappointed with it. His mom reacted negatively, saying Christmas was ruined because of what he said.
Now, the original poster is wondering if he's the a**hole for telling the truth. Let's see what the Redditors said.
The original poster's background story
RedditHere comes the disappointment
RedditThe mom is mad.
Reddit
Now he feels that he ruined his mom's Christmas.
Reddit
For some Redditors, the situation was handled in a polite manner
Reddit
Tip for eco-conscious people who receive gifts from their parents
Reddit
The next thing to do
Reddit
It's better not to ask if you already know the outcome. The mom is well aware that her child is into protecting nature.
Reddit
Think about it
Reddit
It happens to vegans too, a lot.
Reddit
Honesty is still the best policy for this Redditor.
Reddit
Why ask the question when you'll only get hurt?
Reddit
Highlighting a statement that's so Mother Gothel.
Reddit
Some people wanted to throw the question back at him.
Reddit
But the above question doesn't make sense to this Redditor.
Reddit
Not the best gift givers.
Reddit
The way he delivered the message determines whether or not he's the a**hole. And a lot of people agree that he told his mom politely.
Reddit
The original poster is getting some hate. People still back him up.
Reddit
Eco warrior doesn't sit well with other Redditors
Reddit
The mom ruined her Christmas, according to this Redditor.
Reddit
Everyone's at fault.
Reddit
A clash of values
Reddit
Pay it forward, says this user.
Reddit
His mom didn't listen to him. Simple as that.
Reddit
Some people would just accept and use the gift, even if they don't want it.
Reddit
"Act happy to make others happy."
Reddit
For some users, it had to be fair.
Reddit
The original poster's explanation came in too late. Perhaps people who tagged him YTA would have a different opinion.
Reddit
Redditors were split on his situation.
But ultimately, the majority thinks he's not the a**hole here. It's really a matter of the principles they follow.
While believing that it's best to pretend, there are people who think otherwise because he was clear from the very beginning. What would you have done in such a situation?
