We know you love your grandmother with all your heart. The necklace she gave you? Not so much. Maybe if you were still in sixth grade, but hey, it's the thought that counts right? We're all familiar with the situation, and sooner or later we all have to face the inevitable choice: to regift or not to regift? Miss Manners might frown upon the recycling of presents, but we say you have nothing to worry about provided you follow our Four Rules of Regifting, which come right after the 10 Commandments in our life rules to live by. (Okay, they come right before the 10 Commandments. Having a hard time not coveting the neighbor's house. It's just so big!)
Regifting Rule #1First of all, only do it if the item in question is absolutely perfect for someone you know. If you know your best friend's daughter would just die for that necklace your grandmother gave you, don't hesitate to pass it along!Regifting Rule #2
Which leads us to our next rule of respectful regifting: make sure the person who originally gave you the gift and the person you're giving it to don't know each other. Grandma's feelings might be hurt if she found out you didn't like her gift, so spare her feelings and remember you're doing a good thing by putting it in the hands of someone who will enjoy it. Regifting Rule #3
Never ever ever tell the recipient that you're regifting. After all, you're giving them something they'll appreciate more than you will, so why cheapen it? It should go without saying that any gift you decide to pass along should be in tip-top condition. Take the time to rewrap it too.Regifting Rule #4
Lastly, if you simply cannot bring yourself to cross Miss Manners on this one, you can always donate your unwanted gifts to charity or sell them on ebay!No I commandeth you to take these 4 rules and go forth and spread the good regifting word!
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