Your Survival Guide for Awkward Holiday Gift-Giving Situations

In an ideal world, the art of gift-exchanging is a joyous, wonderful thing that makes both parties feel equally good. But as many of us already know, gift-giving is also an emotionally charged social minefield that can leave many of us feeling... awkward.

For example, what to do when a friend just gave you an extremely thoughtful gift and you have forgotten to prepare a gift for the person? Or, you are gifted with something you absolutely hate? And what is the best way to approach a gift-giving situation where you absolutely can't stand the person you are obligated to give a gift to?