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To Re-Gift Or To Toss Out?
I’m leaving you with something to ponder and chat over this weekend..
What do you do with holiday or birthday gifts that you know you are never going to use? Don’t you just hate when people think they know you so well, and are so sure you’ll like the items they are gifting you? Or this one is priceless, they get you little tiny things here and there to make it all seem like one big gift and expect you to jump up for joy?! In most cases, the gifts are not even worth the trip to the store to return 
What do you do? Re-gift? Donate or Toss? Just curious!
I for one will rather people ask me (if they are interested in gifting me for whatever reason), what I want or if I have a list. If you are not my mom, one of my siblings or husband (they give me the best gifts…ever), I’d rather receive a gift card. Just plain and simple. I know a lot of people say giving a gift card does not seem thoughtful. Uhmmm, to me it is! It’s the most thought-out gift possible. You are giving me the liberty to by whatever I want, and not what you think I must want or have.
I won’t lie, I have re-gifted gifts. It’s better than trashing or shoving it in my junk drawer or closet. No? People say “it’s the thought that counts.” Well, that thought will equal zero to me if I open that gift and it’s not something that I’ll use in any way. And you know the worst part? They want you to sit there and open that gift in there presence…putting you on the spot. So adding to the madness, I have to bring my A-game and fake some happy moment. Like, I need to put on the “thank you so much this is the best gift ever” face!
In anycase, I want to know what you all do with that gift. Hit me back with your comments and thoughts.
Have yourself a fantastic weekend. TGIF!
MY WISH LIST (Just in case you were curious)
- Giftcard
- Giftcard
- Long maxi dresses (boho chic)
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To me re-gifting is a great thing if done properly. However be very careful when re-gifting and be aware of the following
1) Do nor re-gift to the person you gave it to or someone who knows the person (you will be suprised who knows who)
2) Re-gift common items (it is hard to prove you re-gifted if suspected)which brings me to the next one
3) Do not re-gift unique items it is a sad thing
if there person finds out.
3) Please do not leave any tell-tale signs that is a re-gift. (someone gave me a gift and left the name of the person that gave it to her on the gift) I was so disappointed especially as the occasion did not merit a gift.
I make it a habit of not opening the gifts in front of the giver, especially if it is a christmas gift. Whenever we do the Secret santa thing everyone knows in the office that I don’t open gifts until Xmas. I just do not want to lie. Most of my close friends know the kinds of things I like and for them it is still a challenge. Gift cards are a great thing, I know it is not as thoughtful but if you want to give me something and you don’t know me that well even if you think you do just give me a gift card. I am sure some of my friends that read this post will say that is Kwavi alright just give her a gift card or take her out to lunch. I love that.
If I do get something I don’t like I re-gift or donate. I believe if I can’t use it then I should give it to someone that will.
The only gifts i got could not be packaged, re wrapped or tossed..not trying to be funny, but i only got phone calls this holiday!!!
Hahaha! Well confession time for me. I always re-gift to me its like recycling. I believe what I dont like someone else might like(who knows). I know what u mean, I cant stand when people say its the thought that counts, whatever!
Heehee..!! I been there once. After tha whole “Oh! Thank you, jus’ what I wanted” thingy, I sell it! Then I put the money to good use.
If it’s really really really worthless..Umph..I’ll giv’ it to Furry Boma, he could do wiv’ a few chew toys…
Nice note.. :0]
I re-gift. Its the gift that keeps giving.
@ Kwavi, man, can you imagine re-gifting to the person that gifted you? Lol! I like the lunch/dinner thingy too. Just take me out to eat, and let’s call it a day!
@ Taiwo, that’s really sweet.
@ Kemmy, you are busted! j/k.
@ Da’breeze, who is Furry Boma? Your dog? Lol. Thanks for your comment.
@ Adanma, I like that. “The gift that keeps giving.”
hey Big sis,i totally understand,you have to put on that i love it face,u know when ur jaw drops and ur like omg, i really like it, thank u!and they’re like really,i thought u might!!!!so so funny, the worse thing is that,other people around me start laughing, and im so bad at keeping it in!so i satart to kinda giggle which gets me in trouble!!!!if its clothes i normally keep it for a while and then i give it to someone who really appreciates it more than me!!just hope they don’t ask to see it!but i do prefer having the liberty to but what i want!!!!loves u
how about giving the stuff to charity, that way someone who would appreciate the gift would end up the recipient..
I re-gift and thats after I’ve sorted it out and picked the one only useful to me…There is no point loading the house with things I might never use.But could be useful to another.. There is absolute joy in giving.
I used to be soooo against re-gifting, but my dear, reality struck oh, and I realized what da heck! Sometimes, people give me things that I loathe. I mean gifts that I will not pick up from the store if they were free. Sometimes though I still keep the unwanted gift if it comes from someone “close” and I’m afraid that the person might be come back later and ask for it. lol. You know now..!!! My birthday is coming up on Wednesday (Jan 14th), I’ll make sure I let everyone know what I want. lol. Gift cards r not bad as long as they are to the right store (and that means I do not wish to receive cards from Home Depot, Lowes, etc) Hehehe.
@ Zuli, as long as you gave it to someone who will find better use of it, right? Thanks for your comment.
@ Gina, great point! But how many of us say “I’ll donate to charity” and never get around to doing so. That’s another blog! Of course, your best choice is to donate to charity - I just don’t know how often we all individually visit one.
@ Orimadegun, I hear you! Giving is definitely joyous. Thanks for your comment.
@ Vera, lol. May be I should have been more specific, eh? I usaully just say, ‘get me a bloomies or nord card.’ These days, however, they have the amex & visa gift cards. Have you seen those? They are ideal. Most people are on to it and play it safe by getting those. Thanks for your comment.
I don’t get gifts that often so I tend to keep ‘em even though I might have little use for them…
[…] It could also be that the person didn’t want to deal with little gifts here and there that don’t add up or that they won’t have use for which goes back to one of my previous posts: To Re-gift or Toss Out? […]