AITA for giving away an expensive KitchenAid standmixer my dad got me for my birthday that i thought looked extremely ugly?

YTA

It's understandable that you would want a standmixer that fits your personal aesthetic and living space. However, it's also important to consider the feelings of the person who gave you the gift. In this case, your dad likely put thought and effort into choosing a gift he believed you would appreciate, and it's understandable that he would be hurt when he discovered you gave it away.

While you're correct that the gift became yours to do with as you pleased, the way you communicated with your dad about the situation may have come across as insensitive. It might have been better to express appreciation for his effort and explain your reasoning more gently, rather than focusing on what you perceive as his lack of observance about your color preferences.

Although you may not be an outright "asshole," it's important to recognize that your dad's feelings were hurt and consider apologizing for the way the situation was handled.

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