Be Careful Opening THAT One

Does everyone have one of those people in their lives that give "interesting" gifts? You never know quite what to expect when they give you a present. Sometimes you even hold your breath while opening the gift waiting for the unveiling of who knows what! Most times you open the gift and wonder what they were thinking that caused them to buy this and give it to YOU. Were they thinking of you and your likes/dislikes; or just buying a gift because there was an occasion for a gift? Usually the gift tells the answer to that question! But you can be sure they meant for it to be special. Unfortunately, it usually is more special to them than to you. You just look at it, shake your head, and wonder what you are going to do with it.

Then comes the obligatory thank you note. What do you say? Do you just thank them for the gift and don't mention exactly what it was? Do you say how you plan to use it? Do you dare mention how thoughtful it was of them to think of you in such a generous way? Or will a simple thank you for the gift be sufficient? After all, you don't want to hurt their feelings (and they were so excited giving it to you!).

I think in cases like this you have to take the high road. You simply thank them for the kind gesture and leave it at that. Praying they don't EVER ask you about it!!