To the great regret, not all are able to accept gifts with dignity and right, it is a kind of special art. Since childhood, each person has been taught that asking for gifts is ugly, because they need to wait modestly and quietly. But even with age, not everyone knows the rules for receiving gifts. Therefore, we decided to tell you how to learn to accept gifts, so that you could master this art, and people were pleased to please you with surprises.
How to learn to accept gifts: features and tips
If you want to learn this art, you must adhere to certain rules and norms for accepting any gift. For example, if you were aware of what you are being given in advance, you still need to show your surprise and joy. That's just not to overact. To open a gift is necessary willingly, because your indifference can offend the donor. By the way, some gifts can find use at the same time (candles, napkins, ornaments).
If you are really delighted with the gift, you do not need to hide your emotions. It is best to let the donor know that thanks to him your most cherished desire could come true. Well, if you are disappointed with the gift, you should behave in a way that is not visible from the outside. By the way, it's just necessary to lie at such a moment. Because the person who gave the gift is not at all to blame for not having pleased you.
But if a gift presented to you includes a very expensive thing, and you by virtue of your moral considerations simply can not accept it as a gift (you are uncomfortable, because there is nothing to "give up" or there is a feeling that the gift is made for mercenary purposes), you all -tow it's worth to refuse without superfluous doubts. It is best at this time to argue your refusal, referring to what you are not allowed (boyfriend, mother, husband) to accept such gifts or explain the situation in an accessible form, as it is. To accept a gift after long doubts is also not worth it.
Among other things, it's never worth discussing someone's unsuccessful gifts in front of guests, as this is a very negative habit. By the way, the guests themselves can make them doubt the usefulness of their gifts. Also, you should not try to extort gifts from relatives and friends, if they decide to please you with a gift, they will certainly do it themselves.
Etiquette of gift acceptance
You should always learn to accept any gift, expressing your gratitude in words, actions and even in a look. At this moment it is worth smiling and saying words of gratitude, looking to the donor in the eyes, not taking his eyes off the gift. It is equally sincere to thank all the guests, regardless of the cost and the need for a gift, even if each of the guests remains with the opinion that you managed to please him. To remove the packaging is recommended at the donor, after which you can safely consider the gift and flatteringly respond to it. In this situation, you should adhere to the polite tone absolutely with every person that decided to please you with your present. A gifted bouquet of flowers should be immediately put in a vase of water, and not put aside, so you are advised to provide the room with the right amount of vases for flowers. These bouquets should be placed in the room where the guests are. By the way, it will be very pleasant if you during the holiday once again emphasize the beauty of the bouquet and once again express your gratitude for it. Accessories and ornaments, if circumstances permit, can be tried right away. The interior detail is usually placed in a prominent place. Edible gift or drinks are accepted to treat other guests, and not hide it in a secluded place. All this must be done in order not to put the guests in an awkward position because they will not know themselves what to do with the gift in their hands. By the way, some gifts that do not require an urgent opening, you can add in a specially designated place for this. And do not forget to take note that taking gifts to another room is considered a very bad form and disrespect to the guests.