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Can one rightfully refuse to accept Mishloach manos based on the idea of one should not accept presents, or a person who does so wrong since shalach manos was instituted to promote love? The other reason for shalach manos is that it provides food for the seudah, so maybe the idea of not accepting presents can apply (and he should not accept it)?

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Why might the reason for the institution of mishloach manos affect whether that institution overrides sone matanos yichye? (Don't answer me here :-): edit the answer into the question.) – msh210♦ Feb 27 at 2:59
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Do you have a source that the explanation of that Pasuk is what you're presenting it to be? – Hacham Gabriel Feb 27 at 3:30
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@HachamGabriel You mean that the Pasuk שונא מתנות יחיה (Mishlei 15:27) means to avoid receiving gifts? Try Megillah 28, Kiddush 59, BB 13 and others – Double AA♦ Feb 27 at 3:43
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@DoubleAA I don't disagree I just thought we are into sources here. – Hacham Gabriel Feb 27 at 3:58
@HachamGabriel I didn't complain. – Double AA♦ Feb 27 at 4:11
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