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What to do when you hate a gift

 

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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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by Princess Keziyah on 12/23/2011 11:59:22 AM

 
 

Also maybe you could say that you think that it's a fantastic too expensive and give it back.

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by Princess0412 on 12/23/2011 11:23:14 AM

 
 

One friend got me tons and tons of mint gum when I told her like twice that I didn't like mint gum. I just took it with a smile. Smile

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by svds on 12/23/2011 10:55:27 AM

 
 

What to do when your Aunt gets you a dress that too small and she says "Oh, I thought you were skinnier!"... Frown

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by fungirl123 on 12/23/2011 8:50:03 AM

 
 

I agree with malgal22

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