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Chewisbeast posted...

I hate getting gifts too as I hate the feeling that I have to reciprocate the action, even though I know I don't have to I still feel like I have to.

That being said if someone does give me a gift I still just take it and say thanks since it's the polite thing to do. Even if you're in a position of power over them you can still accept the gift and explain politely why gifts aren't acceptable moving forward or something. No need to completely shit on someone trying to be kind.

I was going to reply with pretty much this. I hate receiving gifts for the same reason. I'm a very generous person, but I hate feeling obligated.

But I have never refused a gift. I would rather deal with the obligation (as much as I hate it) than hurt someone's feelings who is being nice to me.

So TC, I understand and sympathize, but I could never do that. Not trying to be mean here, I'm just politely trying to maybe get you to reconsider your position. It's up to you.