Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I agree the scissors are not worth making the SIL or anyone feel bad about using but I don't understand being the victim and having to wait and hope to get a new pair. Buy a new pair or two and call it a day. Gighers are not that expensive either. They use to be, but not anymore. I put my heavy pair of Ginghers in the kitchen drawer, I like the newer ones better, they are lighter and sharper and inexpensive.
IMO, it's more about respecting others and their stuff than anything else. Using tools that you aren't supposed to use when there are ones designated to be used, shows lack of respect. Why not have SIL buy a new pair? Maybe having to buy new scissors now is not in the budget for her? I see nothing wrong with having him replace them. If I ruined something that belonged to someone else, I would have volunteered to replace it. It was my responsibility their property was ruined so it's my responsibility to make that good.