Before you head out to the store, head into your closet. Rather than let a perfectly good present that simply isn’t your style go to waste, regift it. It’s a great idea, as long as you obey these simple, straightforward rules.
New-ness Matters
Any regifted gift must be in perfect, new, never-used-even-briefly condition. Unless it’s an antique, it needs to be brand new. Choosing an item that you have used “just a little bit” is beyond tacky. A possible exception is if the recipient knew you had received the item—let’s say it’s a scarf—and had commented on how much they wished they had one just like it.Regifting hand-made gifts can be tricky; someone went through a lot of effort to make it or find it for you. If they were to discover you gave it away, they might understandably be upset.
