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So many people buy me things I hate, but I’m way too scared to admit it. If it’s my friends, they won’t talk to me. If it’s my grandmom, it’ll make her feel bad.

 

Dear Too Scared to Admit It,

You’re not too scared—you’re too polite. After all, you know how you would feel if you gave someone a gift and she said, “Yuck,” instead of, “Thanks.” If you receive a gift from a particular store, it may be possible to return or exchange it. But usually you are stuck with whatever someone is kind enough to offer—and yes, you should even send a sincere-sounding thank-you note.

 

I do have one suggestion, though. This holiday season, give your parents some ideas to pass along to relatives. And take any gifts you don’t want to a church, synagogue or homeless shelter where they can be given to kids in need.
 
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 12/23/2011 12:00:00 AM

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I just got the best Christmas present ever- my very first kiss from my very first boyfriendSmile

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by krazykotabug on 12/23/2011 3:43:26 PM

 
 

Take the gift and appercatie it, the giver thought to get you a gift that is all that matters.

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by meganbenedict on 12/23/2011 2:37:15 PM

 
 

my family always gives ideas

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by millia7 on 12/23/2011 12:14:57 PM

 
 

Happy Hanukkah! Can't wait for my fourth nightly gift! Yay!

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