Re: Should I lie?

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@geegerbee wrote:
A friend gave me a pair of Muk Luks. I wear an 11 shoe, but the tag on these slipper socks says XL 11 1/2 to 12. There are about 2" longer than a good fit. I am a senior citizen and afraid of falling. She asked me how I liked them and I told her I was afraid of tripping. Her answer was "pick up your feet" when you walk. I will see her in a few weeks and am trying to decide if I should give them back which would make her mad, or lie and tell her they are fine and just donate them.What would you do?

@geegerbee

No, don't lie.

What if she thinks she's glad you like them, and she buys you another pair for this holiday? Yikes!

rms1954 · ‎06-06-2019

@matty liz wrote:
DO NOT LIE. your safety is far more important. If she is the kind of friend that wouldn't understand that is sad. I am older and the "buck stops with us" or it cost our health as well as trouble for others. Love to you for being responsible enough to realize your needs. be safe.

I agree. Maybe she could exchange them for the proper size. m

mrshckynut · ‎06-19-2011

@geegerbee depends on how close a friend, no close friend of mine would reply with the comment made by your friend

mrshckynut

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@mrshckynut wrote:
@geegerbee depends on how close a friend, no close friend of mine would reply with the comment made by your friend

mrshckynut

@mrshckynut @geegerbee

ITA ... weird comment, IMO.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

I wouldn't say anything more about them. Hopefully, they will shrink and be useful to you. If not, you're not out anything. Gratitude is knowing someone cared enough to think of you.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

Don't lie.

Even though these are slippers and not socks I would still wash them and see how they turn out.

If your friend ask about them, there's always something positive that can be said. You love the color/pattern, they're so soft, they seem so warm, they seem so well made...

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

@geegerbee I guess your friend is ignorant to the fact that falls can be deadly.

I wouldn't wear them unless they'd fit inside a boot. But usually those slipper socks are too thick. I don't wear my boots a size too big to accomodate.....

If she asks about them again, tell her you were afraid of falling, again. I'd also tell her that I found it hurtful that she said to pick up your feet. Sheesh.

Lyttlewyng · ‎08-06-2012

It appears to me that your friend expected glowing praise for her gift but when she learned that you feared falling because the socks were too big, she got huffy and made the snide comment. I wouldn't bring it up if she doesn't and agree with the suggestion of trying to shrink the socks first or ultimately donate them. Moving forward, I'm sure you will handle the situation with kindness toward your friend.

~ To Know, To Dare, To Will, To Remain Silent ~