Wednesday, January 27, 2010

How Do You Gracefully Refuse A Gift How Do I Gracefully Refuse A Gift?

How do I gracefully refuse a gift? - how do you gracefully refuse a gift

I do not celebrate Christmas ... for several reasons. I personally boycott the shopping frenzy in our culture is further required entry of the year at this time. But I can not control the spending of the other leaves me in a quandary. I do not know to order, but sometimes donations, most of which are only "things do not." I consider myself the time and effort and are not baked against someone because of something or the hand. I already have a house full of things and do not need more. I warn all that I do not know, gifts for Christmas, but some are still at large. How can I refuse his grace? Should I or should I donate items Stand My Ground Flat Out accept and refuse to?

18 comments:

Mutly said...

Type a sensitive issue. I would like to the person you give the gift that I give to explain appreciate the attention and efforts, but chooses to, not less. If you have something you want to suggest to make a donation to a charity you do that something that you represent the hospital (eg St. Jew, the Humane Society, etc. Another suggestion), please donate to a child that would not otherwise receive nothing. He was able to donate to a shelter for area children in hospital or even toys for young children / teens. If you really give in a spirit of friendship and understand and respect your wishes.

Mutly said...

Type a sensitive issue. I would like to the person you give the gift that I give to explain appreciate the attention and efforts, but chooses to, not less. If you have something you want to suggest to make a donation to a charity you do that something that you represent the hospital (eg St. Jew, the Humane Society, etc. Another suggestion), please donate to a child that would not otherwise receive nothing. He was able to donate to a shelter for area children in hospital or even toys for young children / teens. If you really give in a spirit of friendship and understand and respect your wishes.

highfive... said...

Do not say "more gifts, I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER Smoothie Maker



(HA HA HA HA!))

Rebecca A said...

If you are being paid already know that you accept any gift, make sure that when it opens will tell you where A. Even pressure on the gift to feel well, but remains firm in its not accepted.

You could also say that next year only to give money to charity in his name, as that it is a gift. Let them know you appreciate much more present because of their personal beliefs. Personally, I like to give gifts (and) not only at Christmas and I think that hurt my feelings would be if the person I wouldnt be open. I respect their wishes, when it was clear that wouldnt keep everything you bought, too.

Byakuya said...

May some people think that the acceptance of a gift is selfish, but selfish to refuse .. if it makes someone happy, give a gift and you refuse, you are unhappy with their own sense of pride .. If you wish to donate at a later date, it depends on you, but you should at least do so openly and so to be happy ..

bettys said...

Say Please Do not Believe in gifts. Whether you like the idea, but can not accept the gift.

ruby slippers said...

Why did you have to feel to create an incident? Their problems are not limited to unwanted gifts.

It's Christmas. Just take the damn thing and say thank you. Give it to goodwill value or discarded later if desired.

I do not know you. All things that do not want to do. Put your big boy and tackle drawers.

And try to have a nice holiday.

Mike H said...

I must tell you that we can not accept donations and you get a good response. In this way, some may think twice. Note that you are always a bit anyway. Many here believe they have something to give to all parents and friends during the festival. How could they give gifts to all your friends to ignore it? A mistake that some people live, I suppose. For me it's just too much pressure ....

just me said...

You are the grace to accept the gift (regardless) of personal faith, then you do what you want with it .... Gift gift new, etc.)

pa625 said...

You may, through their commercial interest, just the people to turn away D on't make sarcastic and rude SUS, AGREE WITH THE PEOPLE OF THE PERSON OR NOT THE SEASON.

Savannah H said...

I think you should buy something for them, even if it 50 cents, or 1.00.

Savannah H said...

I think you should buy something for them, even if it 50 cents, or 1.00.

Rivenge said...

Take it and send it to me.

Snaglefr... said...

Take them and develop and to someone who needs and appreciates. In this way, in order to help someone and while maintaining their integrity for which they are packaged. When I give a gift that, I tell people: "Look what I found on the page Does the road! Me not I?

fat_albe... said...

Gifts can only accept an incentive to buy another next year and may be expected to change. I advise you to defend his position and refuse donations. Be sure to explain that not celebrate Christmas, and you do not give or receive gifts. , Suggesting that the donor to donate the gift of charity, or a contribution in their name if they want to achieve something.

Trix_R_n... said...

Rejecting a gift can hurt the feelings of another person. When they made their way to get something and you say, no thanks, I do not know, they can offend. What happens to me sometimes, I have gifts for men, but she turned to me and told me not to use it. Netiquette perfect gift is the gift and we thank them. Perhaps another time, you should try to communicate with them that I fully respected, that celebrate Christmas and do you think it is fair to respect their decision not to celebrate too. Tell them that you appreciate their donations and not offend someone, but it's just a personal decision you in your life. Hope this helps!

berry said...

Acceptable, but not the same. Most of them stop when they return. Donate items that do not want that neighbor. Problem solved.

♥ †@ÿŁƏƏ♥ said...

Do be do not accept such a Scrooge, and to give them to someone else, if they are not wanted.

Merry Christmas!

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