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My sister-in-law regifts me her own and her husband's corporate office gifts for Christmas what would you do

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Author Message doublewidemama Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:33 pm    Post subject: My sister-in-law regifts me her own and her husband's corporate office gifts for Christmas what would you do Should I just go on, year after year accepting things that have Budget rent-a-truck and Walt Disney World plastered on the side of them graciously as if they had selected them especially for meWho said anything about demanding anything from them.I ask nothing of them.I just think it's tacky.I'd prefer they give me nothing rather than in front of everyone else that they have given store bought gifts, push off stuff they would have put in the trash or given to Goodwill. I don't need a book to know that they're sending me and everyone else a message. I thought some folks would have ideas of how to graciously accept their gifts, while letting them know I don't appreciate being fodder for their jokes. Back to top Celeste Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:37 pm    Post subject: Yes, you should go on accepting the gifts graciously. After all they are "gifts". Back to top mountain mama Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:38 pm    Post subject: Next tome send them a thank you card that says Thanks for the re-gift! Back to top Bridget S Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:41 pm    Post subject: Save it and re-gift it back next year! Back to top SuMmEr Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:42 pm    Post subject: It is very rude of her to give things that are obviously promotional items. Now if she regifted you something a co-worker got her, but it was more your style, then I think that is different. My hubby's aunt once purchased a 2 lamp set for herself, took one out and wrapped the other in the original box as a gift for a nephew. Back to top lilith984 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:44 pm    Post subject: I would go for the sarcastic approach, so she can't call you on being ungrateful. Write her a thank you card and say something like, "I really appreciate the thought that went into the gift, and that it means more to me than you know that you would give me something this special. With love, (your name)". Just a thought. Back to top missingora Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:45 pm    Post subject: If they are given gifts they cannot or wish not to use, it's fine for them to give them as gifts to someone else. I would accept them graciously, thank them, and get on with more important things. Back to top Ko Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:49 pm    Post subject: Just accept it, after all it IS a gift they're not responsible to give you whatever you demand. If it really bothers you so much just make a joke like "I bet it's an office gift again!" if they still don't get the hint then at least you still get free stuff Back to top drshorty Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:53 pm    Post subject: My dad said that when he was growing up, if they complained that the meat was tough, they'd say, "It'd be tougher if we didn't have it."It sounds like what you really care about is the careful selection of the gift more than the gift itself. Not everyone feels this way about gifts. I recommend the book "The Five Love Languages" by Chapman to learn more about this topic. Back to top Kim T Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:59 pm    Post subject: It is tacky, but it is Christmas! Accept the gifts you get with grace and even more important: with Forgiveness. After all, that's what Christ was all about. Forgive other people's imperfections, their human-ness. You will be giving yourself a gift if you do.Merry Christmas! Back to top 2Beagles Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:07 pm    Post subject: This year for my birthday, my sister gave me this little tiny metal suitcase with bears on it.. pink and blue bears might I add! I had no idea what to do with it, so I asked my daughter to look it up online. It was made by some designer for Neiman Marcus, so it wasn't too hard to find. It turns out it's a pill box! I'm 39 years old! When I first saw it, I thought it was something you'd put your baby's lock of hair in because of the colors of the bears. I couldn't believe it. Believe me, I will not hesitate to sell that in my next garage sale, or give it to my grandma since she's the only one I know who uses pill boxes. Anyways, I'd be a little sarcastic with your sister. It might not be the best solution, but maybe she'll get the hint not go give you her unused gifts anymore. Tell her that since you had no need for a gift that was obviously given to her, you donated it to a charity. I guarantee she won't say a word. Back to top Susan G Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:31 pm    Post subject: I think that it would cause too much drama to confront them about this. Instead, find amusement in the item - the whole thing is like something out of a sitcom - and then careful package the item up, stuff it in the back of a closet and then sell it to a collector in ten years. People who collect this sort of stuff pay good money for things in mint condition.I have relatives who do equally charming things and I've found that the best thing to do is to have a good laugh with your friends or significant other about it and not take it personally. Back to top nikki s Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:43 pm    Post subject: It depends..especially if the gifdts are really good...someimes re gifting is the only way to be able to give something to someone wihtout the financial burden..it could be an expensive gift?..if not than accept it graciously, you may embarrass them Back to top ozmania Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:46 pm    Post subject: I would politely thank them and let them know that your promotional items (not gifts) are so appreciated by the folks at the Goodwill store.PS - your relatives are VERY tacky!!! Back to top Karen B Yahoo User Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:50 pm    Post subject: Your sister in law is cheap, cheap, cheap. All you can do is accept them graciously and then laugh about it later... Back to top

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