Receiving, not taking.

Adam Grant talks extensively about givers and takers in his TED Talk, "Are you a giver or a taker?" as well as his book, "Give and take".

Most of us who identify ourselves as givers encounter an emotional challenge in receiving something, whether it is praise, gifts or attention. Reframing the act as receiving instead of taking can help us be generous with those who are offering their generous gifts to us.

Receiving is a skill and it can be learned through practice. Getting better at receiving would also make us better at giving.