Accept a gift graciously

Barbara E. Hernandez [“Thank You for the Receipt,” Dec. 21] has never known the joy of receiving a gift because obviously she has everything. She wants to pick out her own gifts and does not care about others’ feelings.

The art of graciously accepting a gift with the giver in mind is becoming a lost art. Why doesn’t she just hand her relatives a check or cash and they can do the same for her? It would be far better than making them return something she knows they don’t want. Her friend Ray could do better than this selfish person.

DIANN MAHER

Yucca Valley, Calif.