What do you say when reacting politely to a really bad (Xmas/New Year/ Birthday) gift from someone?
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With a big smile and say thank you so very much.
With a huge smile, say: "Thank you so much. You really shouldn't have". However, be careful with intonation as it is all too easy to communicate sarcasm with it. That would really poop the party mood
Depends on how bad it is but any way the gift giver has cared about you by getting you a gift. So you can just say "I appreciate your kindness"
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Appreciate the gift by sharing thank you with a bright smile.
Gifts show that someone thought about. Nobody owes you anything. So say thanks with a warm smile to show appreciation
Show how grateful you are with a big smile! And then say, Thank You so much! Because after all is the thought that counts.ππ
It was very thoughtful of you,thank you!
Thank you, you remembered, how awesome, and I am sure that your gift is awesome and from your heart, thank so much.
It depends on the giver. Sometimes I accept the gift and try to show my grateful specially when I know that they come from poor family but other times I give back the gift sincerely and mention that this gift may be useful for the other persn
Aways say thank you and if you have a grateful attitude, you won't see it as a bad gift but rather as a gift from someone who cares enough to think of you on a special day. Focus on the person rather than the gift then it won't be difficult to be grateful and sincere.
say thank you for thinking of me, I appreciate it - and with sincerity.
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