No Thanks, I Hate Your Taste: How to Decline Ugly Gifts with Grace

She meant well... but her porch décor suggestion is not your vibe. What’s the polite way to say “no thanks” without ruining the relationship? Elaine breaks down how to preserve kindness and your aesthetic.
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