A neighbor of mine gave me this advice and I was wondering what others thought about it?

She said that you should NEVER accept a gift from someone that you don't like, because when you bring that gift inside your house, then you are poisoning your atmosphere with negativity.
She says that if you must take the gift, then you should pass it on or donate it as soon as possible.
Do you believe that objects themselves can transfer negativity?
I thought it made sense.