Q: I am sales executive of a large, multinational company. during Christmas, I get a lot of gifts from clients and suppliers, and more often than not, I end up with things like four fruitcakes, seven gift baskets, and so on. Would it be all right for me to “recycle” some of these gifts and give them to other people?
A: that is perfectly all right, but make sure you don’t end up diving the same gift back to its original giver. Keep track of which “Recycled gifts” you give to whom by keeping a written list.
Q: Is it proper to give—and receive—cash gifts at Christmas?
A: It depends on the age and status of the recipients. Young children below ten years of age would prefer simple gift wrapped times. For them, half the thrill in receiving a gift lies in tearing open the gaily—colored wrapping. You are safer giving cash gifts to older children and teenagers who understand the concept of money and who are old enough to make decisions about what they would really like. Moreover, giving them money gives them the freedom to make a decision and saves you from having to take back a gift that is not the right size or color. Adolescents grow very quickly, and are very sensitive to fads, and what you buy may not be currently “in”.
A: that is perfectly all right, but make sure you don’t end up diving the same gift back to its original giver. Keep track of which “Recycled gifts” you give to whom by keeping a written list.
Q: Is it proper to give—and receive—cash gifts at Christmas?
A: It depends on the age and status of the recipients. Young children below ten years of age would prefer simple gift wrapped times. For them, half the thrill in receiving a gift lies in tearing open the gaily—colored wrapping. You are safer giving cash gifts to older children and teenagers who understand the concept of money and who are old enough to make decisions about what they would really like. Moreover, giving them money gives them the freedom to make a decision and saves you from having to take back a gift that is not the right size or color. Adolescents grow very quickly, and are very sensitive to fads, and what you buy may not be currently “in”.
Cash gifts would not be appropriate for a person in authority, such as boss or supervisor. They are also not available for older relatives, who, like a boss would be more appreciative of the trouble you went through trying to pick out a suitable gift for them instead of resorting to just stuffing money in an envelop.
Q: If I receive a gift that does not fit, how can I return it without offending the giver?
A: if you know where she bought the gift, try bringing it directly to the store to exchange it for the same item of the correct size. This will save the giver the trouble of actually having to go to the store herself. If not, explain to her that you like the gift so much that you can’t bear not to wear (or use) it because it’s the wrong size, and ask if she would accompany you to the store where she bought it, to have it changed. Don’t forget to thank her, and emphasize that you only want the size, not the item, changed.
Christmas can really be an enjoyable time for all concerned. With the right information and advice, celebrating the holidays is no fuss at all. - Nestle
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