Unwanted present

Thanks all!! Not just me who is a bit taken aback then!

Extremely rude behaviour. Don’t bother to buy anything next year.

I would NEVER ever give a gift back I would accept it with thanks as it’s the thought not the object that is the important part
I had it happen to me once and I was mortified

Well how about someone who returned all gifts given fully wrapped and on Christmas Eve, a poke in the eye from a friend if ever there was one, not me but a close friend, she is upset.

I just thank the giver very much, say how lovely/useful/attractive, (whatever), the gift is, and leave it at that. I might well re-give it elsewhere, but I would never ever be so rude as to say I didn't like a gift, obviously chosen with me in mind, however much I didn't like it!!

TBH I was quite pleased my DD said she really didn't want or need the gift I had bought. I hope to return it tomorrow and get my money back or exchange it for something else. If she can tell me this, I know I can trust her to tell me when I get it right.
You have to know someone well. I wouldn't reject a gift from an acquaintance.

Shh, don't tell, but Mr P bought me a smart phone, I have managed without one for about 2 years, and could have managed without one for longer................

I will struggle to use the minimum amount each month, as I use the tablet that he bought me for my birthday for everything except phone calls.

A gift is to be received with grace and appreciation.

If I'm given something I don't like, I might re-gift it, but I'd never rudely return it to the giver, especially with a comment like that.

No way would I send it back. I'd accept with good grace as I always do.
There really are some ill-mannered people around.

It is very rude but I would just let it pass and next time you see them just say sorry you weren't keen on my present.