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Wrong Gift!
If i receive a gift which i didn't like / not to my taste,
Should I keep mum so not to heart the feelings of person who has given me the gift?
or
Should I tell the person that i did't like his/her gift without hearting his/her feelings...how?
(If I keep mum then what should i do with the Gift which is not to my taste?)
There is an old expression: "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." Meaning, when you are given a gift, keep mum.
A gift is just that. A gift. To tell someone you don't like something they have given to you with the best of intentions, is very hurtful to that person. Just thank them for their generosity. Depending on what the gift is, you can return it to the store for cash or store credit, depending on what the store's policy is. With store credit, choose something you do like. Or, you can donate it to a charity of your choice. Or you can regift it, rewrap it and give to someone else when you have a party or birthday present to purchase. Just make sure you don't give it back to the person who bought it for you.
Keep mum and don't tell them your true feelings, it will only hurt theirs and with little point to be gained. Simply say thank you and set the gift aside.
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