Geez! That's rather rude!
I've recieved gifts that I wasn't too happy about
before but I just say "thank you very much"
and find a way to deal with it. I have really
eclectic tastes so it's pretty much impossible
to get something I will really like.

My REALLY good friends usually give me a wad of
dough.  

Misha-I hope your friend realizes what a good
friend you are to him/her!