A new friend has given me a present.It is given out of the kindness of their heart and they have obviously put some effort into it. I really do appreciate that - and the thought behind it all. I just don't like the actual object ... at all.
I try to like it, but I don't. I know the present giver is going to expect feedback (they weren't there when I received it although they did tell me it was coming). I can honestly say something like "I really appreciate all the thought you put into it, you are a very generous person, thank you very much for the gift".
The dilemma is that I suspect that the theme of the gift will be repeated again, given the opportunity. How do I tell them that I genuinely do appreciate the intention, the thought, the time they put into it, all of those good things but I didn't like the actual gift?
Hmmm, if only this was the biggest problem facing the world today ....
2 comments:
Mmmm, I have a brick covered with material and fake plastic flowers... I'll swap ya....
Guess it depends on the person and ya relationship with you...
I'll tell you next time we chat - it is a sensitive one .... and yes I think I would swap my dilemma for the brick :-)
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