Tips for appropriate Ways to Regift
The topic of regifting is almost considered taboo in certain circles, yet many people have done it at some point. Apparently it is okay to do it, you simply do not admit to doing it. The truth is, there is a fine line when it comes to regifting items. Some people view it as a cheap way to give a gift, others view it as a way to get rid of unwanted items. Certain circumstances do present themselves, that make it acceptable toregiftitems. Read on for examples and suggestions.
- Brand new. Some lucky people end up with a collection of well intended gifts that are of no use to them. These gifts remain in the unopened packaging and sit in the back of the closet or in a box in the attic/garage. Instead of allowing these wonderful gifts to sit, collect dust and slowly become ruined, give them to people you know can put them to good use. Inspect the packaging for signs of damage or wear and then pull out your list of friends and loved ones and figure out which gift is suited to what person. Be sure to wrap the gifts in nice new paper and tag it to the appropriate person. Also be sure to remove any signs of the original gifter such as tags, cards, etc.
- Sentimental. Some friends pass things around to each other like a classic book or favorite CD that has meaning among the friends. The idea is very similar to passing down a family heirloom from one generation to another. This is considered an honor to receive this used gift. Another example is a blank cookbook given to a person who loves to cook, they fill it with their own recipes and then give the completed cookbook as a gift to someone else or even the original gifter. Regifting in these circumstances is anything but tacky, in fact, it is a tradition for some people.
- Duplicate items. If you receive an exact duplicate of an item you already have, then it is acceptable to pass the new one on to someone that can actually use/enjoy it. In order to avoid an awkward situation, be sure to regift the item to someone who is not really close to the person that gave you the gift. It makes no sense to keep an item you already have so why not pass it along instead of just sticking it in a drawer to collect dust? By the way, it is not okay to keep the new item and regift the one you already own. That would be in poor taste in this instance.
It is acceptable to regift items in certain situations. You do not want to be rude about regifting, do not throw it in the face of the original gifter that you are unhappy with what they gave you. Be tactful and regift in a way that will not offend anyone. Some people might not appreciate finding out that they received one of your unwanted gifts.
