How do you react? What do you say? The process of opening gifts can be a challenge when you want to make sure everyone is pleased, including yourself! We can take notes on what to do from the characters of Grey's Anatomy.
Nothing's as bad as broccoli.
-Alex Karev
1. When you receive chocolate, baked goods, etc.
2. When the box is loaded down with tape
Cut, cut, cut!
3. When you receive a gift you hate
Fake it, fake the interest.
4. When you receive clothes
"Go try them on," and be enthused.
5. When you receive a gag gift
Laugh it off, because everyone else will be laughing too.
6. When there is a present you'll have to share with someone else
Knock out the competition
7. When you receive a sweet gift from your significant other
8. When there is a lot of wrapping/tissue paper
Make sure nothing gets lost in the fray.
9. When you receive an "inside joke" gift
Give them the "you did well" nod of approval.
10. When the gift is sentimental
It's okay to shed a tear or two.
11. When you receive a gift that isn't quite you
12. When your gift has not arrived so you get an "I owe you" note
It's completely normal to be a bit disappointed, but don't get too down, because a gift is on the way!
13. When the little ones want to help open
Let them. It will mean the world to them. And, it may make things more interesting or funny.
14. When you receive a high-tech gift you don't understand
Be open to learning something new, you'll catch on. Some of the best gift-giving experiences are when one has to teach another how to use the gift.
15. When you're playing a version of "Dirty Santa," and you want to keep your gift
Keep your cool, and secretively stash the present.
16. When you're playing a version of "Dirty Santa," and you don't want to keep your gift
Show off your gift, act highly interested, and maybe you'll draw the eyes of a curious player into stealing it.
17. When you receive a gift card
Deciding what to spend it on may be a challenge, but it'll be a fun challenge to take on!
18. When you have to pick up a heavy present
Don't worry. Show off your muscles, but take care, because the heavy gifts can often be nice expensive gifts.
19. When you receive the perfect gift
Celebrate!!
20. When all is finished
Say thank you!
