Friend’s ‘Prank’ Gift Backfires, AITA For Not Being Honest?

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.

Unwanted sundress gift sparks dilemma: honesty or politeness?

Navigating gift-giving with close friends, exchange or be honest?

Politely accepting a bad gift to avoid hurting friend’s feelings

Friend plays dress-up prank, but didn’t expect the outcome

When a friend’s prank gift goes too far

Friend withholds gift after ‘prank’, AITA for lying?

Struggling to respond to a prank gift, AITA for lying?

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift backfires, AITA for not being honest?

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

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift goes wrong, NTA for being upset

Friend plays TikTok prank with gift, gets mad at polite reaction

NTA for lying about gift, friend’s ‘test’ was ridiculous and ironic

Friend’s “prank” gift goes too far, NTA for reaction

Friend’s toxic ‘prank’ backfires, NTA but distance from her.

Friend’s ‘test’ gift backfires, NTA for feeling betrayed

Accepting a gift graciously is a GOOD thing to do

Being a good friend means more than fake appreciation. NTA

Commenters agree: NTA for not engaging in childish prank

Gift test gone wrong, NTA for not being honest

Real friends don’t make friends jump through hoops for friendship

When ‘prank’ gifts go wrong, finding new friends ‍♂️

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift backfires, NTA for standing up for yourself

Don’t test loyalty with a ‘prank’ gift, NTA for honesty

Ghosting a friend for a prank-gift gone wrong.

Testing friends through pranks is juvenile, NTA for refusing.

Honesty is the best policy NTA for not falling for the test.

Don’t test your friends, NTA for assuming good faith ‍♀️

Compassionate response to friend’s mental health, heartwarming ❤️

Gamers rise up NTA sets friend straight

True friends don’t test each other

Commenter calls out immaturity, declares NTA with shock. ‍♂️

Polite NTA declines unwanted gift, calls out social media tips.

Real friends don’t test each other. ‍♀️ NTA.

Toxic ‘prank’ or friendship test? NTA for setting boundaries.

Friend’s conniving behavior backfires, NTA for being honest ‍♀️

Polite to wear a gift, rude to test someone’s feelings

Navigating tricky gift-giving waters with a possibly untrustworthy friend NTA

Is this story too good to be true?

Cut ties with toxic friend, NTA for prioritizing self-respect.

Friend’s dishonest ‘prank’ gift deemed unacceptable by commenter.

Agree, she’s definitely missing the mark here

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift backfires, NTA for calling out weird behavior

Friend’s prank gone wrong, NTA for being honest

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift goes wrong, OP is kind despite discomfort

Being honest about a bad gift doesn’t prove true friendship ‍♀️

Commenter jokes about situation and asks important question about pockets

Honesty is key , NTA for trying something new with friend

True friends don’t play cruel pranks

Honesty is subjective, NTA. Her reaction is unreasonable.

Not the a**hole, friends should respect boundaries

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift backfires, leading to a friendship re-think

Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation, no clear solution offered

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift backfires, NTA stands up to rude friend ‍♀️

Friend’s ‘prank’ gift backfires, NTA for not liking it.

Don’t let friendship tests ruin your relationship

Setting up your friend for a prank without consent? Not cool

Commenter finds the ‘prank’ gift weird, NTA.

Sparing feelings or not, that prank was just cruel

NTA for wearing the dress, friend sounds like an A**hole

TikTok trends called out for being unhealthy. #NTA

Slay that dress, hun!

Commenter calls out dysfunctional behavior, NTA.

Don’t be entitled, appreciate the gesture!

Gratefulness over entitlement, NTA for not being rude

Empathize with your friend, but NTA. Talk to her

Friend’s childish gift gets called out, NTA wins.

She failed her own test, NTA ‍♀️

Hypocritical NTA calls out lying, but can’t handle honesty

Insane friend’s ‘prank’ gift shocks commenters.

Being a good friend > hurting feelings.

Being a bad friend for Tik Tok content? Not the a**hole.

Gift confusion leads to fashion faux pas, but friendship remains intact.

Politeness prevails! NTA for wearing the dress and handling well

Friend’s failed ‘prank’ gift: NTA for sparing feelings ‍♀️

Being tactful is key to friendships, NTA

Graciously accepting a bad gift: NTA wins, YTA loses

Politeness prevails, NTA for not exposing ‘prank’ gift.

Being a good friend doesn’t mean tolerating bad behavior