Do you spare no effort to find the perfect gift? Are you developing your first ideas in summer to put by far the most extraordinary gift under the Christmas tree on December 24?
It gets even more depressing when you find a bottle of wine on the gift table for the tenth time in a row. In some cases, it is quite appropriate to show your colors and return the package to the issuer. There are several reasons for this:
antipathy
You avoid wine like the plague. Whether it’s lemon yellow, purple, or whatever shade in between, you don’t like it. Just gleaming brown liquid and lemonade with red and white labels give you a lot of drinking pleasure.
Integrity in these conditions guarantees that you will receive something more affordable in the next round of giveaways. It’s clear that some finesse is needed, and you shouldn’t tell anyone that the exclusive three-figure vintage champagne is a complete blunder. You also calm the situation by saying that you appreciate the gesture and the effort put in.
diet
Alcohol has no place in your life? Your drinking habits are personal, you don’t have to justify them. However, you will definitely find more understanding if you explain that you think it’s nice to be considered for you. Unfortunately you can’t do anything with wine because of your attitude towards alcohol.
In fact, the donor will likely thank you for your sincerity. After all, it’s more satisfying to know that the gift will be received with love rather than the white lies that will come out sooner or later.
Return to sender?
It takes some courage to openly say that you truly despise your wine gift. You can nod your head for this. In the name of peace, it is useful to choose carefully whether you want to be sincere. If you have doubts as to whether your sensitive colleague is understanding your message correctly, it may be wiser to choose the path of least resistance.
It is also helpful that the wine does not spoil quickly as long as it is stored correctly. The next celebration will surely come – and you don’t want to come there without any presents. To avoid embarrassment, you must make sure your boss is not with you. A quick glance to see if there is a personal dedication on the bottle can also save your honor.