I very much agree! As someone who enjoys giving gifts, I understand how much effort and emotion can go into one, even if it's not what the other person might've wished for. So, like you, I would never consider turning people away or rejecting a gift, even if it's unwanted or impractical :)
The genuine feeling of giver make the gift more precious even it we don't like the gift. The feelings and thoughts are real and so we should not refuse whatever the reason.
!PIZZA