Hi PS'ers!
I know there have been several posts on the topic of allowing people to try on your e-rings, but I am not asking what people think about it in general or whether I am right or wrong to feel the way I do on this topic. My question is a little different.
I know that when I receive my e-ring, I will not want anyone to try it on. Period. That includes family and close friends. There are many things that I don't mind sharing, but my e-ring will not be one of them.
But how do you politely refuse a family member or close friend who sweetly and nicely asks to try on your e-ring? I have no problem saying no to strangers, but I still can't figure out how to say no to family members and close friends. I don't want to be rude, and I certainly don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or offend anyone.
I'm not superstitious, so I can't use that as an excuse.
I don't think telling them that it's very special to me and I want to be the only one who ever wears it would work either.
I have read about explaining how the ring is only insured if damaged by the owner. However, I can easily imagine someone saying "Oh please, I'm not going to drop your ring."
Any other ideas?
I know there have been several posts on the topic of allowing people to try on your e-rings, but I am not asking what people think about it in general or whether I am right or wrong to feel the way I do on this topic. My question is a little different.
I know that when I receive my e-ring, I will not want anyone to try it on. Period. That includes family and close friends. There are many things that I don't mind sharing, but my e-ring will not be one of them.
But how do you politely refuse a family member or close friend who sweetly and nicely asks to try on your e-ring? I have no problem saying no to strangers, but I still can't figure out how to say no to family members and close friends. I don't want to be rude, and I certainly don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or offend anyone.
I'm not superstitious, so I can't use that as an excuse.
I don't think telling them that it's very special to me and I want to be the only one who ever wears it would work either.
I have read about explaining how the ring is only insured if damaged by the owner. However, I can easily imagine someone saying "Oh please, I'm not going to drop your ring."
Any other ideas?