Im a Christian but dont celebrate Christmas. What is the best and least offensive way to respond to someone giving you a gift or a card?
2006-12-17 13:02:06 · 10 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would say, "Thank you, but I don't celebrate this holiday. I appreciate that you thought of me, but I cannot accept this."
There is a chance they will be offended. However, I have had the experience that because they loved you enough to get the gift in the first place, they will love you enough to respect your feelings on the matter.
2006-12-17 14:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say "Thank you". If it bothers you that they gave you a present or a card you can look for a good opportunity to throw out there that you don't celebrate Christmas. For example, if they ask you what you are doing for Christmas, you can tell them that you are just enjoying the day off and that you don't celebrate Christmas. I think it would be rude and unecessary though to not accept the gift or send the card back, but that's your call.
2006-12-18 15:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by plebes02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simply thank them for the gift, and tell them happy holidays. also, if their a friend they should understand why you dont celebrate Christmas. but just because you dont celebrate doesnt mean someone else cant, and giving is a way to celebrate!
2006-12-17 13:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same way you would respond to someone who gave you a gift on April 13th.
Thank you.
You are responding to the giving not the reason.
2006-12-17 13:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Shannon S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about just receiving it as "a gift" (not necessarily a Christmas gift)?
2006-12-17 13:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say "Thank you" and let it go at that. After all it's the thought that counts. And they are just expressing a fondness for you.
2006-12-17 13:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thank you and give them a hug
2006-12-17 13:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by chicklover_563 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you.
2006-12-17 13:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say "thank you."
2006-12-17 13:05:57 · answer #9 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say thanks and accept it.
2006-12-17 13:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋