How to deal with a bad gift
1 - Do not show
disappointment or dismay when presented with a bad gift.
Try to remember, it's the thought that counts!
2 - Try to be
honest but kind. Don't tell the giver that you love
the gift, or how great you think it is.
3 - Thank the giver
for the thought, not the gift. ie: "It was
so nice of you to give me this", or "Thanks so much for
thinking of me", or "These are so popular right now".
4 - Discreetly ask
where the gift was purchased. ie: "Where ever did you
find this?" Then if possible you can try to return the gift.
Most stores will give a credit note or exchange the gift for some
other merchandise if you don't have the receipt.
5 - Re-use the gift
next time you have to give a present. I keep all these
types of "special" gifts in a cupboard and that way I always have
a supply of gifts on hand. Just be sure the gift
wasn't monogrammed!
6 - If you can't
return or reuse the gift. Try to remember to set it out or
wear it when the gift giver comes to visit. This is
especially important if the gift was from your mother-in-law!
