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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
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Melissa
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Is there any way to say this politely?
Preface: My MIL is really generous with me for holidays and birthdays and I really, really appreciate it (she always gets me stuff that I like).
But for birthdays, in addition to a gift, she sends me flowers. I hate it when people send me flowers, especially since I only like three kinds of them and I forget to take care of them - I don't want her to waste the money.
Is there ANY way to tell her that the gift is enough?
I know, I know, what a problem 
Message edited 5/25/2007 8:26:19 PM.
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Wendy
Wheeee!
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Let's just say Anthony Michael Hall was sending the flowers ... would you feel differently?
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:26 PM |
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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
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Melissa
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
and 
NO!
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:32 PM |
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Wendy
Wheeee!
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Then I can't help you 
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:32 PM |
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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
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Melissa
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Is there anything else that you need to share with me regarding AMH? Dried flowers hidden away somewhere perhaps?
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:33 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Let it go! Too much to worry about!
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:34 PM |
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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
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Melissa
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
It's totally not a 'real' problem, I know.
I just don't want her to waste her $$ like that on me.
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:36 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Posted by Snozberry
It's totally not a 'real' problem, I know.
I just don't want her to waste her $$ like that on me.
Just tell her that! Tell her that you love them, but that you don't take care of them and you don't want her to waste her money.
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:42 PM |
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emilain
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
I say "suck it up" Give the flowers away, I think it's better than hurting her feelings, or...throw them out as soon as you get them.
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:50 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Posted by emilain
I say "suck it up" Give the flowers away, I think it's better than hurting her feelings, or...throw them out as soon as you get them.
I agree
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| Posted 5/25/07 8:51 PM |
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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
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Melissa
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
I lack common sense sometimes.
And my living room smells lovely.
Thanks all 
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| Posted 5/25/07 9:26 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Don't see it as a waste of money - because if it makes her happy to give them to you, then it's not wasted.
Or send them to me and say they're from Johnny Depp! 
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Re: Is there any way to say this politely?
Posted by Wendy
Let's just say Anthony Michael Hall was sending the flowers ... would you feel differently?
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| Posted 5/25/07 10:01 PM |
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