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How do you respond to a gift you hate?
Say “thank you”. Any present is worth a “thank you.” Look the gift giver in the eye and be as direct as you would with any other show of gratitude. You might say, “thank you! I really appreciate this.” You may comment on the kindness and generosity of the present.
How do you respond to an inappropriate gift?
15 Shakespearean Ways to Respond When You Receive a Terrible Gift
- “I cannot hate thee worser than I do.”
- “Die, frantic wretch, for this accursed deed!”
- “My recompense is thanks, that’s all;
- “I say, come forth and fight with me.”
- “But where’s the money?”
- “Oft expectation fails, and most oft there where most it promises.”
How do you graciously receive gifts?
Specific things to say when you receive a gift
- Thank you!
- Thanks, this really means a lot to me!
- No way! Thank you, I’m really into ____!
- Wow, what a great gift!
- I’m totally blessed that you would give me this!
- This is so unique!
- You are so thoughtful!
- Thank you for thinking of me!
How would you respond to a person if they offered you a gift?
Here are a few phrases you can include.
- I love the gift.
- Thank you for the gift.
- It is truly appreciated.
- Your gift means so much to me.
- Thank you for thinking about me today.
- You are such a thoughtful friend (co-worker, etc).
How do you accept a humbly gift?
TL;DR
- Say thank you with sincerity.
- If you have a gift for them, go get it.
- Ask if you can open the gift right away.
- Respond to the spirit of the gift, especially if it is something you already have or don’t like.
- Mention something specific about the gift that you appreciate.
How do you respond when someone gives you a thoughtful gift?
Try to react to the thought behind the gift by saying things like “I really appreciate that you thought of me” or “What a thoughtful gift.” If the gift giver starts to ask questions about if you’ll use the present or how often, distract them by asking them questions about the present, like where they found it or what made them think of it for you.
How do you avoid making someone feel bad when giving gifts?
If you are poised and gracious when you receive a bad gift, you avoid making the other person feel bad during a time of celebration. It’s about being kind to someone who thinks enough of you to even bother giving you a gift. Besides, unnecessarily hurting someone’s feelings is never a good thing.
Is it polite to tell someone you like their gift?
If you don’t have a moral issue with telling small lies to spare the feelings of well-intentioned people, go ahead and say you like it. Most people consider it polite to tell small lies about gifts rather than telling the giver you are disappointed. However, you should avoid telling a big lie.
How do you say thank you to someone who gave you something?
Look your gift giver in the eye while you thank them! If you don’t like the present, you probably won’t make properly admiring faces while you look at it—but you can always look into the face of your gift giver and appreciate their kindness. Smile if you can. If you are a good actor, grin or beam at the person who got you the gift.