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Published On: Mar 07, 2006 03:02 PM
Total entries in this category: 51
Published On: Mar 07, 2006 03:02 PM
Regifting
People here are not at all apologetic about giving
you a gift that they received from somebody else.
I know people do this in the US too, but they do it
sheepishly. In China, people are almost proud when they can think of a new
recipient for a gift they don't want for
themselves.
I think this is brilliantly sensible. Why keep a gift that you don't want? If you know someone who would enjoy something that you have no interest in, then giving it away is the best thing you can do.
I don't understand American's reluctance to give away gifts. Finding a new home for an unwanted gift only increases its value. If the original gift-giver thought the present was worthwhile, it is almost your duty to make sure that the present ends up in a home where it is appreciated. That seems respectful of both the giver and the gift.
This still doesn't solve the problem of the Christmas fruitcake.
I think this is brilliantly sensible. Why keep a gift that you don't want? If you know someone who would enjoy something that you have no interest in, then giving it away is the best thing you can do.
I don't understand American's reluctance to give away gifts. Finding a new home for an unwanted gift only increases its value. If the original gift-giver thought the present was worthwhile, it is almost your duty to make sure that the present ends up in a home where it is appreciated. That seems respectful of both the giver and the gift.
This still doesn't solve the problem of the Christmas fruitcake.
Posted: Thu - April 15, 2004 at 04:50 AM