Ask Amy: Mom is mad when sister gives weed to son
You should get creative. Perhaps he would be willing to invest some of his inheritance in a cause your mother would have supported, such as an educational trust for any grandchildren.
Ask in person (if possible), or over the phone. Make notes before you have your conversation. Follow up with a letter.
Dear Amy: “Etiquette Challenged” asked if she should tell her son he’d given her a duplicate cookbook.
When gifts are given by your kids, it is a glorious occasion.
My first thought was to absolutely keep the gift from the son.
Then give the cookbook to a neighbor or friend, who also loves to cook. That gift from your child will be a dear and treasured memento.
— Paula
Dear Paula: Great advice! Keep the gift from your child and donate the duplicate.
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