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P4INKILL3R_GER t1_iye8o6k wrote

actually i dont think thats a tifu

the wife could have taken so many different ways to subtly give a hint someone may actually understand.

between angry voice "you dont need it and wont get it" and "you ruined your christmas present" there should have been a more subtle middleway

For example "Please dont buy it for now, theres a reason why im asking this of you"

While at that point it might click already or not, but everyone keeps face and gift is still a surprise for the most part.

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Ocean_Spice t1_iyfclnq wrote

>between angry voice "you dont need it and wont get it" and "you ruined your christmas present" there should have been a more subtle middleway

I think you missed part of the post? Cause she’d already had to tell him twice before the two you mentioned, brushing it off as “You already have one, your coat is fine, you don’t need a new one.”

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zilnosnibor t1_iyfdwnu wrote

Yes I was coming to say this. Something like be a good boy and maybe Santa will get it for you or let's wait for the after Christmas sale. I know not everyone thinks fast on their feet, but insisting he not get it only made him want it more.

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