2006-12-08 05:00:08 · 12 answers · asked by audreytmv 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
omg... do we really have to ask?
If it is a gift, you thank them for it!!! Its the thought that counts.
2006-12-08 05:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by yankeeroses3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the gift was given sincerely you are supposed to bite yoru tongue. Even if you don't like the gift, the much more important thing is the spirit in which the gift was given. You should be appreciative and you should extend, verbally and/or through a note, a sincere thanks for their thoughtfulness and concern.
If you "tell the truth," it turns the attention to YOU and in a way that makes you look unappreciative and boorish, and the best, and depending on what the gift or issue is, selfish and greedy at the worst.
So smile and say, "Thank you!" and sound like you really mean it. :)
2006-12-08 13:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by CP_Researcher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're 100% certain that it's a "joke" gift, "biting your tongue" is really the only thing you CAN do, if you want to retain some degree of graciousness anyway.
Let's face it, some people are just awful at choosing gifts, but they mean well. For those people, dropping subtle gift certificate hints for future gifts is a good idea.
2006-12-08 13:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by loveblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift is a gift, not a payment, so you should accept it graciously. The person gave it to you out of the kindess of their heart, to celebrate whatever occassion it is, and you should respect that sentiment.
You don't have to lie about how perfect it is or even ever use it, but you should at least say thank you. If you really hate it, you can give it away the next day.
Next time, hint to the person about something particular you'd like - "Gee, I can't wait to see that new Harrison Ford DVD, but my birthday's coming up so I guess I can wait till then" or "Gee, Aunt Sarah, you're such a great cook, I just LOVE your spice cookies, I look forward to them every Christmas."
2006-12-08 13:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say what you would say if you were on the opposite end of that situation. Would you want someone to tell you that the gift you gave them was truly awful?
2006-12-08 13:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont say the ugly truth but dont say"OMG, I love this,thank you so much!". Just simply say,thank you,how thoughtful,or tell a little lie"I bet this will go great with my beige pants..". What I like to do as I gift open when I get a gift I love alot i dont overdo the thank you,stay calm so when you have to fake it the gift giver wont notice your dread.
2006-12-08 13:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by TrofyWife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to have the decency and grace to thank the person and not make them feel bad for not having bought you exactly what you wanted.
How would you enjoy it if you bought someone a gift that you thought they'd like - only to have them tell you "the truth" that your efforts weren't appreciated?
It's part of being a grown-up.
2006-12-08 13:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by carokokos 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes bite your tongue its the thought that counts.
I have gotten a few in my day I just smiled and said thankyou.
2006-12-08 13:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy.W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always say thank you and bite your tounge. the situation you need to familiar yourself with is the age old tradition of RE-GIFTING. this is when you re-wrap the gift and present it to someone else. Prefferably when the original gift giver is NOT present. :)
2006-12-08 14:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by joey7638 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say thank you and be sure to send a note. Put it in your closet and next year someone else has to deal with it.
2006-12-08 13:02:41 · answer #10 · answered by Jinny E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋