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How do I make up for a bad gift?

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I got my friend a pretty bad gift but I haven't given it to her yet.

How do I make up for this bad gift? I.E. writing a jokeful funny card with it to lighten it up, coming straight out and telling her I'm horrible with gifts, saying sorry, etc.

I got her The Goo Goo Dolls Great Hits- i figured most she'd like goo goo dolls because of the their songs like Iris and whatnot. =/

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Actually, that is not a bad gift at all if she likes the Goo Goo Dolls - she may really love it. If she hates the Goos, she will probably hate the cd too, may as well just return it and get a gift card. Can you take her out at all for her birthday - dinner or a movie or both if you have the funds. Flowers and or a cake are usually a hit too. Unless she is terribly materialistic or has spent a fortune in the past on gifts for you, chances are she will appreciate anything you put a bit of thought into for her birthday. Good luck!
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shes lucky to get a present you dont need to apologise or make up for doing something nice.
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Poetress is right.

Return what you got and get her a gift card to a store you know she likes.

My boyfriend just did the same thing for me for my birthday. He had NO IDEA what to get me, so he got me a huge bouquet of flowers (simply lovely) and gift cards to Victoria's Secret and Dillards. I loved it!
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When a gift is given in friendship and kindness, there is NO SUCH thing as a BAD gift. Only gifts that are not appreciated.

Even the gift of a simple Bic pen, a sheet of paper, envelope, and a stamp. (Price less than $0.75 ) is a good gift.

A friend should thank you for any gift.

This is coming from someone with the nickname of Green Gopher!
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If you haven't given it to her yet, you don't have anything to make up for! Just go get something better and she'll never have to know.
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return what you got and get her an American Express giffcard with a funny note attached to it letting her know you're not good at it but you know that this giftcard will definitely put a smile on her face when she purchases the gift you wish you had the skills to purchase for her. She'll love it appreciating the thought and gesture
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