two stories.
1st, in the UK there was a mens aftershave / deodorant called 'Brut' and it sucked. One year on of our guys was given a 'Brut 33 Christmas Selection Box' by his girlfriends mother, who hates him (This stuff is shit btw). Being PC and correct, he unwrapped it and said thanks very much, took it home and kept it for a year. Last Christmas he re-wrapped it and gave it back to her. Apparently she was really angry when she opened it, asking if it was his idea of a joke and if he was seriously trying to upset / offend her....which is pretty much what he said he thought she was trying to achieve the previous year!
2nd story, one on my neighbours came round with a bottle of Riocha wine as a thank you for something I'd done for their kids. Bottom line is that I hate Riocha, so when I saw the bottle I said the usual 'thanks' but then asked if this was what they enjoyed? Oh yes they said, so I said 'look, no offence but this stuff makes me sick, so rather than bin it, please would you have it back and enjoy it as I don't like it'
No offence taken and no harm done. As for your wealthy friends, erhaps next time you visit them, try treading in Dog Shit before you go in, then make sure you walk it right through every room in their house. When someone asks 'what's that fuckin' smell' you can suggest that perhaps it's the wine?
Just a though!
