How do I hide my disappointment?
Don't mean to sound selfish or ungrateful.
2006-12-23 06:59:26 · 39 answers · asked by PomOnTour 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This is a hypothetical question.....just getting myself prepared!
2006-12-23 07:13:32 · update #1
Remember it was their thought that you are thankful for so smile and be gracious and keep it short. "Thank you, _____. This was so thoughtful of you." Don't keep going or you give more opportunities for your falseness to be recognized.
2006-12-23 07:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by megan p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Open your eyes wide say what an unusual and lovely gift and stand up go to the giver and hug tightly saying more thanks. If it is a boy friend then give him a really good kiss, not passionate but extremely good friends kiss. I hope this is an event that might happen and it hasn't already happened.
Happy Christmas.
2006-12-23 07:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to give some credit to the giver that at least he/she thought of you to give you something. In life we learn to deal with many disappointments. Maybe this is god's way of teaching us something. I would not let the person sense my disappointment. Not only that I will thank the person heartily.
2006-12-23 07:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called keepin a straight face. Smile, say "Thank you." Then as you are talking nicely about it think of someone who could use it, a boxing day or "just because" gift or the charity shop that you can donate it to.
I hope this helps a bit...
And please spread this message from Father Christmas and I:
A Merrily joyous, barking mad, wickedly happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates!
2006-12-23 08:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well alot here-what is the present -if a guy gives you a nitey so he can use you and not marry you that is cruel-if he gave you a diamond ring and you only want to use him that is cruel on your part too.
but most gifts-means free-you owe nothing-or else they are not giving you a gift they are paying the person for the services they desire-even a boss -its hard to tell sometimes -but I except a gift as from Jesus it makes a diff. in amazing grace that saved a wretch like me. John chapter 3 the best gift and its free but we dont have to accept it Jesus is the perfect gentleman and gives us a choice to repent and be born again -or to do it our own way
2006-12-23 07:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Phrases like "Wow this was totally unexpected." and "This is so unique." work. Then youre not lying by saying you love it, and youre not saying you hate it, which is hurtful. And as you said, dont be ungrateful. Atleast they took the time to think of you. Even if their thought was not exactly what your thought would have been!!
PLUS, its always funny to regift the horrid gifts you get!!
2006-12-23 07:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Nolie ♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if this person is like relly sensitive just smile and say how u hav always wanted this and trhen dont over do it look down at the next present and later go tell the person again that u relly lov that present and u will be just fine
2006-12-23 07:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by cherrylicous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile.. remember the trouble they have gone to, to give you a present in the first place and wrap it up...imagine you are holding the most fantastic present that you could have ever asked for... you need to convince yourself it's a great gift.. after all they didn't need to give you anything...
but make sure it is not a joke gift first.. otherwise they know you are lying.
good luck..
2006-12-23 07:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice being grateful before you ever rip the paper. Take a long, hard look at what you expect from people. Then you won't be disappointed.
2006-12-23 07:06:17 · answer #9 · answered by papaz71 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you're on the computer whilst they're in the room. Sounds to me like you're pretty selfish and ungrateful.
2006-12-23 07:08:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not the present that counts its the thought if you dont like it say thankyou smile and ask them what they got if they opened any presents.
You could always pass the present on to some one not so lucky you may not like it but some unfortunate might
2006-12-23 07:03:56 · answer #11 · answered by shannara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋