Offended by a $25 gift coupon to Six Flags?

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ariashley | 1 year, 9 months ago

Well coupon implies that it was free. So if someone gave him something they got free as the only gift they gave and probably wouldn't have used it themselves, then yes, it seems like a slightly insulting gift. It's basically like saying "I don't want this and I got it free. Oh, it's your birthday? Well there's your present."

If the coupon was accompanied by a gift certificate to Six Flags (basically making the gift certificate worth more because of the coupon discount), then giving a coupon isn't insulting. I've given my mom a spa gift certificate before and also printed a coupon from the spa so she can get more services with it and included it in the card.

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artsy13 | 1 year, 9 months ago

It depends on who you talk to, but typically speaking, yes many people find coupons to be almost hurtful gifts. See, when someone receives a coupon as a gift, not only do they take it as an insult, but some have gone as far as to end friendships over such things. Keep in mind, unless you give the coupon along with another, more meaningful gift (other than a card), odds are offense will be taken. Unfortunately, even giving a coupon as a gift with the best intentions can backfire in an instant. Yes, it is sad, but also very true. So, just remember that if it is a gift idea you may have, it is way more likely to go over well if it is given on top of something else.

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