It's strange how my habits have changed since I moved away from my family. While Tucson is still fairly hispanic it's not nearly like where I grew up. Back home if I get a gift or a card from a family member I wait until they are gone before opening it, then i call and thank them. However when I was a kid I lacked the patience so I used to say I was going to go put it in my room and then I would open it Now with my friends usually I'll ask if I can open it in front of them.