When a good friend gave this Redditor a gift that wasn't to their taste, they didn't want to hurt her feelings. But when it turned out to be a prank, they were left feeling confused and hurt. The friend's demand for honesty left them feeling like they had been set up for failure. But was it wrong to spare her feelings in the first place? Was the friend's prank out of line? The post has generated a lot of discussions and has people questioning what it means to be a good friend.
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What happens when a friend's prank gift backfires? This Reddit user is left questioning if they are the AH for not being honest about disliking the gift. The post explains how the user received a gift from one of their closest friends, but it was not their taste. The friend had purposefully gotten them a dress they knew the user would not like, to see if they would be honest about their feelings. The user feigned joy and kept the dress, thinking it was a nice gesture. However, when they wore it to meet their friend, they found out it was all a prank and their friend was disappointed they didn't tell the truth. The post ends with the user asking if they are the AH and wondering if this behavior is normal. Read on to see what Reddit thinks about this situation.
NTA for graciously accepting a gift and wearing it, but 'testing' a friend is an a**hole move 😒
elizawhoa | elizawhoa
Friend's 'prank' gift goes wrong, NTA for being upset 😕
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Friend plays TikTok prank with gift, gets mad at polite reaction
TriZARAtops | TriZARAtops
NTA for lying about gift, friend's 'test' was ridiculous and ironic 😒
neelie_jpeg | neelie_jpeg
Friend's “prank” gift goes too far, NTA for reaction 🎁
joxx67 | joxx67
Friend's toxic 'prank' backfires, NTA but distance from her.
wineshivers | wineshivers
Friend's 'test' gift backfires, NTA for feeling betrayed 🤨
no_rxn | no_rxn
Accepting a gift graciously is a GOOD thing to do 🎁
VinnyCapistrano | VinnyCapistrano
Being a good friend means more than fake appreciation. NTA 🙌
spudtacularstories | spudtacularstories
Commenters agree: NTA for not engaging in childish prank 🙄
merlin242 | merlin242
Gift test gone wrong, NTA for not being honest 😕🎁
migrantsnorer24 | migrantsnorer24
Real friends don't make friends jump through hoops for friendship 🤝
JEFFinSoCal | JEFFinSoCal
When 'prank' gifts go wrong, finding new friends 🤷♂️
MandaDian | MandaDian
Friend's 'prank' gift backfires, NTA for standing up for yourself 🙌
doublestitch | doublestitch
Don't test loyalty with a 'prank' gift, NTA for honesty 👍
andreaak88 | andreaak88
Ghosting a friend for a prank-gift gone wrong. 🤔
lirio2u | lirio2u
Testing friends through pranks is juvenile, NTA for refusing.
PaleMarionette | PaleMarionette
Honesty is the best policy 🙌 NTA for not falling for the test.
Ennah_Schemer | Ennah_Schemer
Don't test your friends, NTA for assuming good faith 🙅♀️
MitmitaPepitas | MitmitaPepitas
Compassionate response to friend's mental health, heartwarming ❤️
StGir1 | StGir1
Gamers rise up 🎮 NTA sets friend straight
Duukt | Duukt
True friends don't test each other 👍
squirrelsareevil2479 | squirrelsareevil2479
Commenter calls out immaturity, declares NTA with shock. 🤦♂️
sworcha | sworcha
Polite NTA declines unwanted gift, calls out social media tips.
RichRaichu5 | RichRaichu5
Real friends don't test each other. 🙅♀️ NTA.
ZomBpie | ZomBpie
Toxic 'prank' or friendship test? NTA for setting boundaries. 🚫🧢
annecara | annecara
Friend's conniving behavior backfires, NTA for being honest 💁♀️
LynxInYourSynx | LynxInYourSynx
Polite to wear a gift, rude to test someone's feelings 🎁
thisisausername-2021 | thisisausername-2021
Navigating tricky gift-giving waters with a possibly untrustworthy friend 👀 NTA
Frostitute_85 | Frostitute_85
Is this story too good to be true? 🤔
ThrowRA_Neon_Orange | ThrowRA_Neon_Orange
Cut ties with toxic friend, NTA for prioritizing self-respect. 🚫👥
SnowlessWhite | SnowlessWhite
Friend's dishonest 'prank' gift deemed unacceptable by commenter.
urson_black | urson_black
Agree, she's definitely missing the mark here 🎁😬
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Friend's 'prank' gift backfires, NTA for calling out weird behavior 🤔
BillScorpio | BillScorpio
Friend's prank gone wrong, NTA for being honest
PleaseCoffeeMe | PleaseCoffeeMe
Friend's 'prank' gift goes wrong, OP is kind despite discomfort 😕
darecaiin2x | darecaiin2x
Being honest about a bad gift doesn't prove true friendship 💁♀️
darcie33 | darcie33
Commenter jokes about situation and asks important question about pockets 😂👗
nort_nort | nort_nort
Honesty is key 🔑, NTA for trying something new with friend
beejewels | beejewels
True friends don't play cruel pranks 🤨
Nay_nay267 | Nay_nay267
Honesty is subjective, NTA. Her reaction is unreasonable. 😕
Noobster646 | Noobster646
👍 Not the a**hole, friends should respect boundaries
barbaramillicent | barbaramillicent
Friend's 'prank' gift backfires, leading to a friendship re-think 🤔
NapalmNippleCream | NapalmNippleCream
Commenter empathizes with OP's situation, no clear solution offered 😕
occult-classic | occult-classic
Friend's 'prank' gift backfires, NTA stands up to rude friend 🙅♀️
condimentia | condimentia
Friend's 'prank' gift backfires, NTA for not liking it.
xoemily | xoemily
Don't let friendship tests ruin your relationship 🤝
asphodel2020 | asphodel2020
Setting up your friend for a prank without consent? Not cool 😒
derschinderhans | derschinderhans
Commenter finds the 'prank' gift weird, NTA.
skywalkera420 | skywalkera420
Sparing feelings or not, that prank was just cruel 😒
Barfing_Rainbowz | Barfing_Rainbowz
NTA for wearing the dress, friend sounds like an A**hole 🙄
Thegeekinpink92 | Thegeekinpink92
TikTok trends called out for being unhealthy. 💻🤳 #NTA
Sleepy-Blonde | Sleepy-Blonde
Slay that dress, hun! 👗💅🏼
ginsengtea3 | ginsengtea3
Commenter calls out dysfunctional behavior, NTA.
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Don't be entitled, appreciate the gesture! 🙌
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Gratefulness over entitlement, NTA for not being rude 🙌
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Empathize with your friend, but NTA. Talk to her 🤔
SleepyBitchDdisease | SleepyBitchDdisease
Friend's childish gift gets called out, NTA wins.
mousemarie94 | mousemarie94
She failed her own test, NTA 🙅♀️
maybeitsme20 | maybeitsme20
Hypocritical NTA calls out lying, but can't handle honesty 🤥
yukithewhitewolf | yukithewhitewolf
😱 Insane friend's 'prank' gift shocks commenters.
22Briggsy | 22Briggsy
Being a good friend > hurting feelings. 😊
Tinyfoxxo_17 | Tinyfoxxo_17
Being a bad friend for Tik Tok content? 🤔 Not the a**hole.
jennyferjo | jennyferjo
Gift confusion leads to fashion faux pas, but friendship remains intact.
WabbitFan | WabbitFan
Politeness prevails! NTA for wearing the dress and handling well 😊
Obvious_Translator12 | Obvious_Translator12
Friend's failed 'prank' gift: NTA for sparing feelings 🤷♀️
grimbotronic | grimbotronic
Being tactful is key to friendships, NTA 🤝
reclaimation | reclaimation
Graciously accepting a bad gift: NTA wins, YTA loses 🎁
Interesting_You_2315 | Interesting_You_2315
Politeness prevails, NTA for not exposing 'prank' gift.
Himalayankitten | Himalayankitten
Being a good friend doesn't mean tolerating bad behavior 👍
Silent-Hat-4902 | Silent-Hat-4902
