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You generally are not obligated to buy someone a gift just because they give you one. However, reciprocating the thought is always a nice gesture, especially if the person who gave you the gift is a close friend or family member. For example, if a relative gives you a present for your birthday, it's the nice thing to do (and probably in your best interest!) to remember their birthday and get them something. Make your life easier and make gift giving simpler by telling all your friends and family about ReGiftMeNot! Have them sign up for a GiftBox so you'll know just what they'd like to get next time it's your turn to buy them something!
Stick to your budget but don't buy gifts that are overtly cheap. No one likes to receive a gift that appears like it was an afterthought. If you're low on cash, shop for deals, keep an eye out for sales, or consider giving a gift card for the recipient's favorite store or restaurant. Most people would rather receive a gift card (even for a small amount) to a place they like than to get a cheap, useless item (the kind you'd want to regift!).
Giving gift cards is not taboo. It's better to give a gift card than to give cash. Giving a present you picked out yourself is still considered the nicest gift since it requires more thought. Although once considered tacky, giving gift cards no longer breaks any etiquette rules.
Avoid picking items your recipient will want to hide in a closet or send to Good Will by knowing what they really like and want! Have them sign up for a ReGiftMeNot GiftBox and everyone wins! Put some thought in to your choices. Learn a little about the person's likes and dislikes before you buy them a gift. ReGiftMeNot can help with that!
Don't buy someone personal or intimate items unless you are a close friend or immediate family member. Avoid giving perfume, cologne, underwear, lingerie, or similar items unless you know the person well and they would not be embarrassed to receive such an item from you.
Wrap all gifts. Presentation counts! Taking the time to wrap a gift and including a handwritten note or card lets the recipient know they were worth the extra effort. Gifts seem more sincere and heartfelt when they are wrapped.
Thank-yous are a must! By far the most proper way to express your gratitude for a gift, according to the rule of etiquette, is by handwritten note. If you can't manage handwritten notes or cards, email is acceptable in today's world, as is a phone call or expressing gratitude in person (which you should do anyway when someone gives you a gift in your presence). Technically, if a person is there when you open a gift they have given you, you aren't required to send a thank-you note later if you thank them at that time in person. Although, even in cases where you've thanked someone in person, sending a thank-you note is a nice gesture and always appreciated. Thank-yous let a person know you respect them and appreciate the fact they took the time to get you a something. You don't have to make thank-yous formal but they must include an acknowledgement of the specific gift received, gratitude expressed for receiving the gift and/or attending the gift giving event, and should also include something you like about the item or how you plan to use it. Don't send thank-you notes with a stock saying without adding some personalization for each recipient so they know for sure the card was meant specifically for them. Thank yous without an acknowledgement of the specific gift and personalization are tacky!
Include a gift receipt when possible.
If you get something you don't like or want and it didn't come with a gift receipt, don't ask the person who gave it to you for one. In general, you don't want to let someone know if you don't like the gift you were given and plan to take it back, throw it away, or try to regift it (not advised)! Even if you know the giver well, feelings are likely to be hurt and people offended if you let them know your true thoughts! Always be gracious and thank a person for the gift that was given. Then sign up for your ReGiftMeNot GiftBox and let everyone know about it so you get the things you really want!
You can give gifts to people who don't celebrate the same holidays as you as a friendly gesture or if you'd like to include them in your gift giving celebrations. Just don't make the gift of a religious nature, stick to secular gifts.
Guests to holiday parties aren't required to bring gifts. If they do show up with something (such as wine, flowers, or chocolates) the host is not required to serve or use any of the gifts during the party that were given to them at the event.
It is NOT ok to regift. You'll get caught and Santa will find out you've been naughty! If you absolutely have to regift, make sure the gift is in its original packaging and don't give it to anyone who might come in contact with the person who gave it to you or who might know people in their same circle of friends.
It's never too late to send a gift but etiquette dictates it is best to send the gift before the event or deliver it on the day of the event.

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