I've really enjoyed reading this thread. Rolling my eyes at those totally tacky moments that give regifting a bad name. Like I said, I read recently that regifting is becoming quite fashionable and the "in" thing to do. I thought the idea of a shower with "recycled" gifts was a really good one.
I've also been thinking about some of the rules of etiquette we've all been taught and how we need to be flexible and change with the times. I wonder if Miss Manners is going to write an updated book for this millennium? I am sure she would include email thank yous and regifting in there. Those are thoughts for another thread though.
This season I've already received something I intend to regift and I have no guilt or qualms about it. Its a lovely bottle of wine, going to someone who will truly appreciate it. I would not enjoy it as much as this person so...off it goes.
And for the record, anyone who is thinking of sending me presents this year...I am totally good with recycled stuff. Trash to Treasure as Oscar says.
I've also been thinking about some of the rules of etiquette we've all been taught and how we need to be flexible and change with the times. I wonder if Miss Manners is going to write an updated book for this millennium? I am sure she would include email thank yous and regifting in there. Those are thoughts for another thread though.
This season I've already received something I intend to regift and I have no guilt or qualms about it. Its a lovely bottle of wine, going to someone who will truly appreciate it. I would not enjoy it as much as this person so...off it goes.
And for the record, anyone who is thinking of sending me presents this year...I am totally good with recycled stuff. Trash to Treasure as Oscar says.