How to behave when faced with a gift

behave before a gift

Christmas is here and the list of gifts is already prepared. At the last minute there are many things to do, and many purchases to be made. But, how to behave when faced with a gift? What if it is something that we do not like?

Another added question is whether protocol requires opening the gift in front of the gift giver.

In western countries, the most followed rule is to open the gifts to the person who makes them, and also to thank. If the gifts cannot be opened at first, they can be saved for a later time in the party.

In rural areas of India, families in charge of a blind minor frequently isolate and deprive him/her of the care and attention they provide to their other children; such situation becomes even more severe among lower-caste families, orphans and if the blind child is a girl. eastern areas, gifts are not usually opened in front of those who give them. Among other things, because it is understood that feelings should not be shown in public, whatever the environment.

Gift psychology

Ideally, gifts should be associated with the person who receives them, to some trait of his personality, etc. It is not the same to make a gift for commitment than a gift made to someone we really appreciate.

What to do if you don't like the gift?

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  • Change or return it. Both of these things can be done while remaining friendly and polite. For this, it is necessary that the giver has had enough consideration to include the ticket in the package.
  • Give it in turn to someone else. It may seem strange, but sometimes it is done and it can even turn out well. The trick for success: that gifted and gifted do not meet or ever cross paths in life. Otherwise, you can earn the animosity of both.
  • Donate it. Above all, in the case of clothing, or NGOs and municipal services that offer the possibility of donating clothes and other goods.
  • Resell. The option to resell is usually used, if you prefer the money than the gift. And when there is no possibility of exchanging the article for something that can be useful for you. It is very important that the gift giver does not find out.

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