Your sense of grace, sensitivity and sound judgment will come in handy when you receive the most horrible gift ever. A lie or honesty? Skirt the issue. Okay, so you have no use for a velvet painting of a unicorn, and not writing a thank-you note is out of the question, so use your creativity. Acknowledge the good intentions. Remember: it's the thought that counts: 'thanks for the painting. I have the perfect spot for it! '