You are not alone if you regift. At one point I think everyone will do it in their life time. In our house we have a little regift box that we will put some items in there that we got that we already had or have no use for. Typically we use these times for White Elephant gits. When it comes to regifting, there is actually a proper way to do. Here are what some experts are saying when it comes to regifting:
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Do: Brand-new kitchenwares – If you’ve gotten a cool new kitchen gadget that you don’t want or need, etiquette expert Elaine Swann says passing it on to someone who can actually use it is okay.
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Don’t: Handmade items – Regifting any personal items someone made just for you is a big no-no.
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Do: Bottles of wine – An unopened bottle is a great item to regift according to Anne Chertoff, Chief Operating Officer at Beaumont Etiquette.
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Don’t: Swag bag items – Don’t try to pass off the freebies and gift bags you’ve gotten from companies and events. Swann says, “Unless it’s a swag bag from Oprah,” just don’t do it.
