The label "Indian giver" is given to those who give something but at a later date ask for it back.?

Question

I would like to know where this originated and why.

Answer 1

Indian giver is an American English expression used for any individual who gives something and then either takes it back or wants to take it back.

The expression Indian giver is based on the belief that Native Americans would lend items to the settlers, in other words, let them borrow necessities. The settlers thought that this was a gift from the Native Americans; hence, they were shocked when the Native Americans asked for their items back.

Some consider the phrase a racial stereotype because using the term to denote a person who takes back what they previously gave implies that Native Americans might commonly practice this. It also uses the term Indian to denote Native American, which can be offensive to some.

Answer 2

The expression Indian giver is based on the belief that Native Americans would lend items to the settlers, in other words, let them borrow necessities. The settlers thought that this was a gift from the Native Americans; hence, they were shocked when the Native Americans asked for their items back.

Answer 3

I'M NOT SURE WHEN AND WHERE BUT IT SHOULD BE SAID, "WHITE MAN GIVER". IT WAS THE WHITE MAN THAT GAVE THE INDIAN LAND TO LIVE ON BUT THEN TOOK IT BACK WHEN THEY FOUND OUT IT HAD VALUE. THAT'S WHY INDIAN RESERVATIONS ARE ON WORTHLESS LAND. THE ONLY THING THE WHITE MAN GAVE THE INDIANS WAS DISEASE AND HARDSHIP. A PURE NATION WAS DEFILED UPON THEIR ARRIVAL! YOU BROUGHT WITH YOU YOUR FILTH AND GREED. SHAME ON YOU!

Answer 4

what is the reason for giving something if u want it back later?