How to Accept a Really, Really Bad Gift

This article will show you how to overcome

badgiftaphobia

and learn to accept a really, really bad gift.

Step1

First, practice making a poker face. Never, ever open a gift and expose your true feelings. When Aunt Bitty gives you a neon blue glowing brain lamp, say something like, "I could always use more brains." Of course it's a lame thing to say, but you have to be a quick thinker. Trying to diffuse the awkwardness is the kind thing to do.
Step2

Awww, you really shouldn't have! Secondly, get it over with fast! Unwrap that godawful jar of pickled turkey gizzards and the sooner the better. This is not the time to be lollygagging around. If you wait too long, the perspiration on your face is a dead giveaway and the second cousin twice removed who got your name in the family gift drawing will surely be disappointed.
Step3

Needs more practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice your facial expressions, your whole body language. Practice being gracious. Practice being a good sport. Perfect the art of lying. Go to this website (link below) and look at their emporium of really, really bad gifts. Be resourceful; these guys allow you to showcase your tacky treasures and even sell them free of charge! :)
Step4

Most importantly, when you receive a really, really bad gift, don't ask yourself "why?" You should remember that it's not our place to ask why, just to accept. There will always be really, really bad gifts out there. The best thing you can do is be prepared. Picture the worst gift imagineable and hopefully, it will be better than that. Won't it?