The infamous \u201cbad gifter\u201d approaches with a present. Or, this could be a new gifter with which you have no experience in gift receiving, hence they are a wild card to be feared. Either way, do not get your hopes up about what\u2019s in the box. Recognize your greed and smother it in gratitude by repeating the mantra \u201chow thoughtful, how thoughtful.\u201d<\/p>","name":"Check Your Expectations"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#1_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"
As you accept the gift and unwrap it, smile. Then keep that smile plastered on your face as if your life depends on it. Feel the corners of your mouth uplift and commit the feeling to muscle memory. Do not, I repeat, do not drop that grin. Smile hard through any gut reaction you may have to a cringe-worthy gift.<\/p>","name":"Smile","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#1_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/womansmiling.jpg"}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#2_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"
Immediately say \u201cthank you!\u201d with plastered smile in tow. Now, you may think you are out of the woods if you received the gift while not in front of the gifter, but that only really saved you from putting on a show to cover your natural reaction. You, too, have to say \u201cthank you\u201d or send them a thank you note. They thought of you. They picked out a gift. They bought it, wrapped it and made sure your received it. Your \u201cthank you\u201d goes to all of that effort as well, not just the object in question.<\/p>","name":"Say Thank You"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#3_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"
We know you don\u2019t like lying and we\u2019re not saying you should. But there has to be something about the gift itself that you can compliment. Maybe it\u2019s the color, the uniqueness of the gift, or how warm it would seem to keep you (if you wouldn\u2019t rather freeze to death than wear a velour track suit, that is). Complimenting the gift is just a little less dismissive than saying, \u201cOh, how thoughtful.\u201d They know it was thoughtful. What they really wanted is for you to like the gift. Anything you can say to that effect will be appreciated.<\/p>","name":"Muster up a Compliment"},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#4_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"
Even though it may have been hate at first sight, don\u2019t kick your new gift to the curb just yet. Before you start plotting how you will be rid of it, take it home and keep it where you can see it just for a few days. It may just grow on you! Or if it\u2019s something you can wear but wouldn\u2019t dare be seen wearing in public, maybe it could be your next Netflix binge outfit. Comfy is comfy, people. Everyone looks the same level of stylish under the glow of a flat screen TV.<\/p>","name":"Sit With It","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#4_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/distressedwoman.jpg"}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#5_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"
So you gave it a shot but the final verdict is in\u2014you hate it. It\u2019s curtains for this gift. Before you toss it into the trash to take space in landfill, consider giving it to someone you know will really love it and give it a good home. Include full disclosure. You don\u2019t want to earn accolades on a gift you didn\u2019t pick out yourself and buy with your own money. Also, try to make sure the new giftee won\u2019t bump into the original gifter. It goes without saying that would be awkward. If you really can\u2019t think of someone who would like the gift, consider donating the item to a local charity, clothing drive, etc.<\/p>","name":"Regift It","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#5_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/donationbox.jpg"}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","@id":"https:\/\/www.rakuten.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-a-bad-gift-graciously\/#6_BlogPosting_hasPart_HowTo_step_HowToStep","text":"
How many times has someone asked about a gift they gave you a while back? They may ask how it\u2019s working out, if it fits or, flat out, why they never see you with it. If this inquiry comes up after some time has passed, it\u2019s probably safe to tell the truth, but deliver the news gently! \u201cYou know, it wasn\u2019t really my taste but my neighbor loved it so I gave it to her.\u201d Always follow up with another \u201cthank you for thinking of me.\u201d<\/p>
However, if they ask about the gift the very next day, a little white lie might not be so bad. Maybe tell them you just haven\u2019t had a chance to use it. It\u2019s the holidays after all. Busy, busy!<\/p>
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