Why is it rude to ask where someone got you a present from?

I was just talking to my mum while she was putting a bow on a box and she said that she had started Christmas shopping. She opened a draw and I saw the intended present [she was not angry] and I asked her where she got it from and she wouldn’t tell me because it’s rude to ask that. Why is it rude to ask someone where they got you a present from? I wasn’t trying to be rude, I just wanted to know because I hadn’t seen the charms for it before (it was a pandora bracelet).

I don’t necessarily think it is rude … it depends upon the circumstances.

For example if the gift is something you can get accessories for, it’s perfectly appropriate to ask where they got it. Something like …

“Wow, I love that bracelet, where can I get more charms for it?”

Or, “I really like that sweater you got me, where can I find more in a similar style?”

What should I get my boyfriend for his birthday?!?

He always gets me the best gifts, and I haven’t gotten him anything becuase he says he doesn’t want anything and is so hard to buy for! He’s already gotten me a bracelet, necklace, and a pandora charm! Please I need help! He plays football, likes American Eagle and Hollister, so I was thinking maybe a sweatshirt but I want something meaningful. Anything helps! Thanks!

i would get him a nice watch if you guys r really close. but if not then get him like a shirt from the stores he likes.
(make sure the shirt will look %100 sexy!)

or you could get him a necklace

maybe a scrapbook of you two

something like that