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Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
1/2/2023

Do you re-gift?

51%
Yes WINNER

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49%
No

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51%
Yes

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seaweed349
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seaweed349

Only if it looks like it came from the store. Or if the giver isn't in the vicinity to notice I gave it away. It often goes to charity if it's in the way. Except the big gifts my son gives me....

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Carl Baker
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Carl Baker

Absolutely! Especially items I'll never use like candles, punch bowls, and nobelty gifts. I have more than enough "stuff."

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Shelley Green
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Shelley Green

Not everything I receive I can use or like. I write a thank you letter. Gifts are given as a thoughtful gesture. I have too much in lotions. No bathtub for other items. Not everything fits, or is a color I wear. I'm careful about who the regifted item is given. It is always a kindness I remember.

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Hilary
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Hilary

I would rather it go to somebody who could love it than to collect dust in the closet. I regift it if I know it would be perfect for a friend! Otherwise, I will donate it. It is a waste of money, and a waste of itself, hidden in the closet, unused, when somebody else could be getting joy from it.

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Valerie Lantz
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Valerie Lantz

If I'm not going to use something, it makes since to pass it along to someone who will use it. My family rarely visits my home so no worries about them wondering about anything being absent.

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Jackie Pittman
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Jackie Pittman

I have allergies and frequently receive beautiful candles that I can't use as hostess gifts. I pass them to several candle loving friends who I know will use and appreciate them.

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camille olela
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camille olela

I have been given beautiful things that do not suit my taste. Rather than waste them or have them clutter my garage, I offer them to a friend .

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Ann Byrd
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Ann Byrd

I've received gifts that were not me but knew someone else would enjoy them!!

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Robert Davidson
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Robert Davidson

I would rather an unwanted gift go to someone who could use it than to a landfill.

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49%
No

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Carol L Huff
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Carol L Huff

I would never !! My daughter-in-law re-gifted to me twice and I know how being the recipient of the such felt - like she did not care enough to find the right thing.

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Tammy Crumpacker
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Tammy Crumpacker

It's just not something I've ever done. I am appreciative of someone taking the time to purchase me a gift so I keep it and try to enjoy it.

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Tina Bouthillier
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Tina Bouthillier

I would never do that, instead I donate.

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Carla Altenbach
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Carla Altenbach

I guess I've been lucky - never received a gift I didn't like.

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rover6rover
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rover6rover

Not really. Maybe donate . . .

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