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How do you act gracious when someone gives you a gift?

My family has always acted really super excited whenever they recieved presents. But my boyfriends family barely wimpers out a thank you when they recieve gifts. I never know how to act when they give me a gift, because I want to hug people and show them that their gift is special to me like my family did, but at the same time I don’t want them to think I’m putting on a show. With the holidays approaching, I’m so anxious about it, I’m thinking of skipping Christmas altogether. Thats not what I want but how can I seem gracious without his family thinking I’m going crazy over a pair of socks?

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Answer #1

Well, just be like, “Oh! Thank you so much! This is just what I wanted! I appreciate you thinking of me!” Sound excited with your personality in there, but like you said, don’t overdo it. Maybe have your boyfriends parents come meet your parents and exchange gifts so your boyfriends parents understand that you aren’t just “putting on a show”! It’s who you are and there is nothing to be ashamed of!

Answer #2

Just be who you are!! If its over the top then you could tone it down abit but its better to be excited about receiving a gift than gee thanks, that’s great without looking or sounding like you mean it.

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