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by Anonymous on August 24th, 2009

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If someone mails you a gift that gets broken in transit (they didn't pack it very well) should you tell them or just thank them and let it go?

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  • by TissyLouise on August 25th, 2009

    TissyLouise

    That depends on how much they want me to have it.

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  • by Redhawk on August 25th, 2009

    Redhawk

    I would thank them for it, but I would also let them know it arrived broken.

    They spent good money for it, it may have been insured. In some cases the store also will ship and the packing may not have been the friend's error. No matter WHO packed it, it was not intended to get broken, it was an accident.

    Either way, I would find it far more uncomfortable to lie to them (or omit the truth) and then when they visit be caught out in the fib. Doubtless THEY would feel very uncomfortable catching me in a fib as well!

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  • by Freedom00 on August 24th, 2009

    Freedom00

    I would tell them about it. Who knows? They may have paid for insurance on the package. I would want to know if I sent something like that. +5

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  • by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on August 24th, 2009

    OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos

    Just thank them and let it go unless it was something of great value.

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  • by Suny on August 24th, 2009

    Suny

    Thank them , it's the thought that counts.

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