Is lying acceptable when receiving gifts?

[Anonymous]

You aren't suppose to be an ass when receiving gifts, you are suppose to like everything cause it's a gift 😂

[Cyfris]

Yes it is acceptable to lie. Read the room. Some people don't give a shit if you like the ugly sweater or not, put it on and let your mom have the damn picture. Some people you can be honest with and will apprciate the honesty. But there has never been a more sure way to get less gifts then start telling people you don't like them.

[DryGermanGuy]

The Japanese (and other Asian nations as well, I guess) have solved this potential dilemma with the custom of opening the gifts later, without the donors present.

[Asker]

Really? That sucks, cause someone expect the opening on the spot, at least here in America lol

[midnightmoon05]

Yeah learned the hard way.
so just be fake 😮‍💨 and say thank you….

[Asker]

What happened to you? 😂

[midnightmoon05]

I said I didn’t like it.

[Asker]

Okay 🫠

[sage2021]

Honesty is the best policy.🙂

[Asker]

Sure I suppose, even if their gift is shit lol

[sage2021]

Just keep on smiling 🙂

[Asker]

I shall 😁

[sage2021]

Good for you bro! 👍🏼😄

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHO 🙂🧡

[Chazmatazz269]

There’s no need to lie. It’s possible to show gratitude for a gift you don’t much care for. Especially when you keep in mind that it really is the thought that counts.

[Asker]

"It's hideous but thanks I appreciate the shitty gift" 💀

[Chazmatazz269]

That’s absurd. A simple “thank you” is typically adequate. You can go further and say something like “I love that you thought of me!”.

[Asker]

What if they ask you "do you like it?"

A common question when gifting lol

[leahzrc]

Nobody ever gives me a gift

[Asker]

Poor little Leah *pats head*

[LC75LC71]

"Oh, you shouldn't have" can factor both ways..