Do you regift?

By Saquan Stimpson/monstershaq 2000

How many times have you received a gift that was originally given to someone else? You probably don’t know if you have or haven’t. When most people receive gifts, they don’t know too much about the gifts’ history. We assume the person went to the store and scoured the stores until the perfect gift was found. However, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes the gift received is a regifted present—a present with a previous owner that hasn’t been used.

People regift for a variety of reasons. They may have received duplicate gifts, and they don’t have gift receipts. Consequently, they end up having extra presents stored in closets, boxes, and basements. Other people regift because they don’t like the gift or don’t have a use for it, and they believe someone else may find the gift likeable or useful. Some people regift because they just don’t have the time nor interest in going shopping to buy a present. I’m sure there are many other reasons people pass on a received gift to someone else.

Is regifting a bad idea? Well, it depends on your perspective. Some people might view regifting as being resourceful. Others might say regifting is good for the environment because less waste is created. Some people, however, would be offended if they knew they were receiving a recycled present.

How do you feel about regifting?

July 9th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Customs | (0)