Should I tell my mom that I don't like the gift she bought for me?

One day, if you never say a word, your mom will somehow know you didn't like the necklace. She will reflect on that for a long time, because she will wonder if she ALWAYS seemed unapprachable to you. I mean, if you are not able to tell your mom how much you love the thought of the necklace, but that you want to select a different syle, then who CAN you talk to honestly and openly in this world ? If someone raped you could you tell your mom ? I promise you, the thing that hurts a mother's feelings most is thinking that her daughter is not able to trust her and talk to her about everything in life. Trust your mom. Hug her and ask her to go with you for the exchange.Good luck.

Your mother may be a little disappointed, at first, when she realizes that you don't like the necklace she picked out. However, you should tell her very nicely that while you appreciate the fact that she took the time and energy to pick out a necklace for you, it really isn't your style and you'd like to go WITH her to pick out another one that represents you.

Once you find the necklace you love, wear it all the time and always THANK your mother for the kind idea and all the thought she put into the gift. Then, she will still feel like she got to give you a gift that came from her heart, but it'll be something you will want to wear as well.

Good luck! Just remember to tell her nicely and to act appreciative of all her efforts and she'll be much HAPPIER that the two of you were able to pick out something you really like. She just wants you to be happy.

First hug her and tell her you really appreciate her thinking of you like this. Also tell her you appreciate her knowing it might not be something to your taste. Then ask her if she will go with you to help you pick out something more appropriate for your life-style, maybe something suitable to wear at work. By involving her in the exchange, you are showing her that you value her opinion, while still letting her know this isn't the sort of thing you'd wear. Also, with her being present at the exchange, she will have a better idea of what you DO like if she decides to do this again.

Make sure to spend some quality mother-daughter time with her during the outing. Maybe go shopping elsewhere at the same time, stop someplace for lunch, too. By spending the extra time with her, while doing this little chore, you will only become closer.

Your mom has given you the option by telling you that she has the gift receipt. A cross is appropriate as a confirmation gift, but if you're never going to wear it it would be better to return it. If you don't want mom to feel bad, you might tell her how much you appreciate her thoughtfulness, but you would like to look at some others.

When accepting a gift you don't like, one should simply say, "Thank you so much for your generous gift." I understand that this is your mom and you don't want to hurt her feelings. Good for you!

If she notices you don't wear it, and aks you why, then it's fine to tell her you don't have anything that goes well with it. Maybe she will offer to give you the receipt (again) so you can exchange it. This time, accept the offer and make sure you tell her how much you appreciate her thoughtfulness.

Good luck!

I think if she kept the reciept and told you than she really wants something that makes you happy ...and whatever you pick out will be just a special to you because she bought it for you so let her know and maybe the two of you can go and pick somehting else out... gives the two of you a chance to go do something together could make a good memory

Better to tell the truth, then never wear it. Tell her it is a nice necklace, but not quite your taste. Ask her if you could go with her to pick out a replacement, and then wear it with pride all the time

Tell the truth. She said she had the receipt. It may be hard on her at first, but since she offered, take her up on it. At least you can have something you like.

I agree 100% with the answer above! Just be honnest...if she did not care about your feelings she would not have offered the receipt.

You know what? I had the same thing happen to me a long time ago. Then when she passed away, all I could do was think about that stupid chain I made her take back.