According to an etiquette expert interviewed by Fox News Digital, the man who returned the expensive gift he bought for his sister’s wedding was justified in doing so after his sister repeatedly snubbed his longtime girlfriend during the wedding planning process. In a post on Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” (AITA) subreddit, the man explained the situation and asked for opinions on whether he was in the wrong.
The man, known as Recent_Exit1536, shared that he and his girlfriend Naomi had been together for over a decade. While his sister, Sarah, and Naomi were not particularly close, there had been a positive history between them. In fact, when Sarah announced her engagement, she asked Naomi to be a bridesmaid, which surprised them but made Naomi excited. However, a few weeks later, Sarah posted pictures online of a “bridesmaid proposals brunch” without Naomi in the group, indicating a change of heart. This strange behavior continued when Sarah invited Naomi to the bachelorette party and to get ready with the bridesmaids, but then excluded her from key events without any explanation.
Feeling angry and hurt, the man decided to return the expensive baking mixer he had purchased as a wedding gift for his sister. He cut her a check instead and expressed his frustration at the way Naomi had been treated. When his sister noticed the missing mixer, she asked him about it, and he responded by questioning her treatment of his girlfriend.
While his family was upset with him for returning the gift, an etiquette expert mentioned that the brother was not entirely in the wrong. It was suggested that Naomi should have had a conversation with Sarah if she felt hurt, and the brother should not have stepped in unless asked to do so. The expert also indicated that the brother had the right to choose the gift he wanted to give and return it if he felt it was warranted.
In conclusion, Reddit users largely agreed with the expert’s perspective, and many felt that they would have done the same in the man’s position.
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