Receiving a gift in English
What to say when someone gives you a gift and you want to thank them.
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The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Happy, polite: this is so kind
Not "you shouldn't give it"; it's a happy reply
Use this to make the gift sound small
nothing big = small gift, no pressure
When someone says a harsh truth
Easy reply when a friend is harsh but right
Say this when they like your gift
glad = happy
Quick answers
Must-know for gifts: what to say in English
Say “You shouldn't have!” — happy, polite: this is so kind. Not "you shouldn't give it"; it's a happy reply.
For gift givers: what to say in English
Say “It's nothing big.” — use this to make the gift sound small. nothing big = small gift, no pressure.
Save this one: what to say in English
Say “Rude, but fair.” — when someone says a harsh truth. Easy reply when a friend is harsh but right.
Giver's reply: what to say in English
Say “Glad you like it!” — say this when they like your gift. glad = happy.