Logan. I think you misunderstood me. I always, always, ALWAYS get happy and appreciate it when someone gives me a gift. What the gift is doesn't matter. The fact that its coming from the heart is what's so touching.

My point in this thread was only posting how cultures differ when it comes to opening gifts in front of the person who gives it. I 'personally' like to open it in front of the 'giver', but some people think its 'culturally inappropriate'...something that is different for most of us here. And JenBKR...you are right. Wedding gifts should NEVER be opened in front of the many guests. LOL! I would actually find it awkward to open a gift even in front of other guests in a small gathering. Only when the person that is presenting one with the gift is the only one there should it be opened immediately...I think.