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I always like to think it's the thought that counts - although some of the presents I receive do seem to show a distinct lack of thought unfortunately.
I'm too polite to do anything other than find some redeeming feature in all the gifts I'm given - even with the bright and shiny purple handbag that a good friend gave me (I loathe handbags and the colour purple) and the egg cooker gadget that my parents bought for me (Um I've been cooking for years now and I can cook eggs to perfection, thanks!) and the candlestick I was given minus a candle to actually go in it - I don't do house decor, and now I have to go buy a candle too!
My parents on the other hand are brutally honest about presents they receive if they don't like them which can be very hurtful. A few years back they wanted a tea-maker, well tea-makers (unlike coffee makers) are quite hard to get hold of. Anyway after spending a lot of time and money getting one, they declared that it looked like a great big ugly, black bin. Those were the exact words I believe and they went on and on for a good half hour about why they wouldn't have the gift. It ruined my Christmas day (I was cooking for them as well) because they were so unpleasant and ungrateful about it.
So please spare a little thought if you do decide to reject your gift - with the best will in the world, people don't always get it right!
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