January 02, 2008

The Christmas Dilemma

Though people try to give gifts that they believe the recipient will use or like, sometimes, it just doesn't work out that way. My sister-in-law gave me a countertop electric griddle, because she noticed that I use "so many" (read as "two") cast iron griddles when making breakfast and thought this would be a good solution because it has a place for cooking pancakes and for cooking meats. But I really don't see the usefulness, and I doubt I'll ever actually use it.

But I didn't tell her that. When I opened it, I said, "Oh, cool. Thank you." She has since asked if I've used it and I had to say no. And knowing her, she'll keep asking. So, how do I break the news to her? Or do I just quitly regift it?

1 comment:

Jennie C. said...

Cook something on it, tell her it's great, put away for a while, till she stops asking, then give it away. :-)

Not that I have any experience or anything. And of course, the kids and I are LOVING the tea set. Yup. Used it twice now. In addition to tea, they make nice little BEAN dishes. :-)