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Ever hear the saying "Don't look a gift horse into the mouth"?
It demonstrated plenty of thought.
I know nothing about horses. I won't look this gift horse in the mouth because I don't know know what I'm looking at, but I'm also not going to be thrilled with the horse you've gifted me that I have no idea what to do with.
It's a common saying, it's not a literal thing
Thanks tips.
My point is if someone did show up at your house gifting you a horse for Christmas it would be appropriate for you to respond with "what am I supposed to do with this?" And someone telling you "it's a nice gift, be thankful for it" would be an unreasonable response.
It's an example that not every gift is thoughtful just because it's a gift.