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Angela Haupt & Annabel Gutterman
December 24, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

The 2 words to say when you get a gift you don’t like

With any luck, you’ll love every gift you get this holiday season.

But what if you don’t? I asked experts which two words to use when you’re disappointed, horrified, or maybe even offended by a present—without hurting anyone’s feelings.

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