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.
A Christmas gift can be awkward enough on its own, but it gets messier when the person opening it has already said they might not want one.
That is exactly the situation a Reddit user described after telling his mom he was fine with second-hand presents because he is eco-conscious. She still bought him a gift for Christmas, and when he admitted he did not like it, the mood shifted fast.
Now he is left wondering whether honesty ruined the holiday, and the comments are not making the answer any simpler.
The original poster's background story
RedditHere comes the disappointment
RedditThe mom is mad.
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Now he feels that he ruined his mom's Christmas.
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For some Redditors, the situation was handled in a polite manner
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Tip for eco-conscious people who receive gifts from their parents
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The next thing to do
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It's better not to ask if you already know the outcome. The mom is well aware that her child is into protecting nature.
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Think about it
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It happens to vegans too, a lot.
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Honesty is still the best policy for this Redditor.
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This is the same kind of Christmas blowup as excluding a brother after a toy donation lie.
Why ask the question when you'll only get hurt?
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Highlighting a statement that's so Mother Gothel.
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Some people wanted to throw the question back at him.
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But the above question doesn't make sense to this Redditor.
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Not the best gift givers.
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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.
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The original poster is getting some hate. People still back him up.
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Eco warrior doesn't sit well with other Redditors
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The mom ruined her Christmas, according to this Redditor.
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Everyone's at fault.
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A clash of values
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Pay it forward, says this user.
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His mom didn't listen to him. Simple as that.
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Some people would just accept and use the gift, even if they don't want it.
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"Act happy to make others happy."
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For some users, it had to be fair.
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The original poster's explanation came in too late. Perhaps people who tagged him YTA would have a different opinion.
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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. What would you have done in such a situation?
That split opinion is what keeps this one interesting.
If you think honesty always lands well, read how a host confronted ungrateful friends at a gift exchange.
