Gift Etiquette: How To Receive A Gift The Right Way

How to receive a gift well

Gift etiquette can seem tricky, but it really is not so. If you are going to give a gift, it all boils down to thinking about the recipient.

I wrote a whole big long post about gift giving etiquette with 15 tips, but all the little rules and guidelines are just ways to help you think about things from the other person’s perspective. Ultimately, it is all about the other person. It’s about the recipient.

Well, the same thing goes when receiving a gift. How do you receive a gift the right way? Just think about how would you like the recipient to react when you give them a present. That’s how you should react when you receive a gift.

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31 Powerful Movie Role Models Who Do It Right

Commendable Movie Role Models

Looking for some commendable movie role models? Films with strong and faithful characters of outstanding moral fiber, individuals that can be admired and emulated… the type of role model who does it right is rare in our contemporary age of the ‘flawed antihero.’

But not to worry. There are some wonderful role model movie characters out there, who are powerfully portrayed on the silver screen.

You just need to look for them.

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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a Christian Holiday

As Christians, how do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Nowadays it seems the green-themed Irish holiday is simply a time for corned beef and cabbage followed by drunken revelry. But as Christians, we know there is much more to life than that, and we have even better reasons to celebrate.

In fact, we have a blank check for celebrating, and should be ready to party at just about any excuse. The blank check is this, and it’s actually a command:

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33 Best St Patrick’s Day Gifts (Plus Party Ideas)

Creative St. Patrick's Day Decor Ideas

St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration! So let’s take a look at the best St Patrick’s Day gifts, plus all sorts of party ideas (decor, activities, favors, shirts and costumes, etc).

The countdown to Saint Patrick’s Day has begun! Of course, we know this countdown always begins the day after St. Paddy’s Day at #364, so we’re talking about up to a whole year of preparation.

Hopefully that is enough time to plan and pull of a legendary ol’ fashioned Irish bash, but if you’re in need of some inspiration we are here to help.

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The 27 Best Olympics Movies

27 Best Olympics Movies

The 2020 Summer Olympics are coming soon! My favorite way to get into the Olympic spirit is to watch some of the great stories captured on film.

These are, in my humble opinion, the 27 best Olympics movies ever made.

Even when the Olympics are over, that doesn’t mean you have to stop watching the great Olympic stories or dreaming Olympic-sized dreams.

There are plenty of excellent Olympics movies about the amazing triumphs of gutsy, inspiring athletes from throughout the ages of the modern pinnacle of sports competitions. These films make wonderful gifts for people who just can’t get enough of the Olympics.

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