My sister is a notorious re-gifter. She gives gifts out that she has recieved but has not used or used once and doesn't want. I want to get her back because I think it is tacky! She was just mentioning this weekend that it was one of her friends birthdays and she has this sweater with the tags still on it! It drives me crazy! Lucky for me her birthday is on the 15th, time for some payback! I do think it is the thought that counts and not the money you spend, but I really don't think there is any thought in finding junk you didn't want and giving it to someone else. And what even makes me want to do this more is that she is a selfish brat and if you give her something that doesn't have a expensive name brand on it (Prada, Louis Vitton, etc.) she won't use it even though it is something she asked for.
What can I do to get her back? I am on a mission! I want to look like I bought it for her but I also want her to feel like , "I think this is a re-gift". Any Ideas?
2007-08-09 08:55:08 · 13 answers · asked by Notorious LJo 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
OK- HERE IT IS: The next time she takes you to a nice dinner (never) wait a couple hours, take a big 5h!t, save it in a brown paper bag until the 15th and then give it back to her! It's sure to make a statement!! Good luck!
2007-08-10 04:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know she might be very spoiled, wanting expensive brand names and all.. but you really shouldn't focus on the matter like (it's pay back time).
Yes, she should learn to respect the gifts she gets, I do agree on this part. However, about re-gifting SOME of what you have got, I don't see any harm.
I sometimes get gifts like perfume that I cannot and wouldn't wear because it doesn't suit my taste, so re-gifting it is much better than keeping it as a decor item in my bedroom.
If she's the kind who doesn't appreciate gifts unless they are so expensive (and you do not want to support her spoiled attitude)... you can simply get her a bouquet of flowers with a card.
You can gift her simple meaningful things till the day that she starts respecting what she gets as gifts arrives (even if she re-gifted it)..
Then you can get her what she likes and probably let her suggest what she's been interested in lately.
Conclusion:
It's not the re-gifting that's annoying in her character, it's that she does not appreciate what she gets. If everyone stops pampering her, she'll learn the worth and meaning of other people's gifts.
2007-08-09 17:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Serendipity 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, I'd stop getting her gifts. Some spoiled people think that gifts are "due" them. If a person can't appreciate what she receives, I stop giving presents.
You could give her something that is so obviously old and used, or you could give her something that is clearly for another holiday, like Easter trinkets, a wedding card, etc. Perhaps something with your name on them? How about a bag of trash since she's not going to keep it anyway?
2007-08-09 16:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Buttercup 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Find some Louis Vuitton or Prada or whatever at a consignment shop (obviously used) and gift her with that. Either that, or name brand designer clothing from a consignment shop, in a size 2 sizes too small for her.
2007-08-09 16:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by HooliganGrrl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't suppose that you have something she has bought for you? Because you could wrap it up and give it back to her! If she makes a remark about it just say 'Oh, I apologize, I am not as good at this re-gifting thing as you are. I didn't realize it was a gift you gave me. Whoops'.
2007-08-09 16:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by hlp4U1799 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Take the last few things she gave YOU for your birthday/holidays/etc, (if they were regifted) and give them back to her, wrapped up in a big bag...tell her "Well, I still had the tags on them and I just figured I'd do what you do...you ALWAYS know just what to get...."
Sisters can be BEASTS!
2007-08-10 08:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her back the most expensive or the most fancy gift that she gave to you. Put a mushy card with it.
2007-08-09 16:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by Dave-O Tacoboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her clothes that don't fit u or clothes u don't like that she's seen you wear once or twice. Give it to her but make sure its not any of the expenscive brands. you could also try an out-of-style purse!! Try it out and see what u think!! Bye!
2007-08-09 16:01:19 · answer #8 · answered by Mia loves ya! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pick out something YOU love but you know she wouldn't like. Write your own name on the tag.
When she opens it, say, "It's it just the greatest! I love it! I want one of my own. So I put my name on the tag so that you remember to regift it to me on MY birthday."
2007-08-09 17:20:36 · answer #9 · answered by sparki777 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
buy her something really cheap and crappy that no one would use and put a card in the box that says to "your name" from "some random name" like sue or something.
2007-08-09 16:03:56 · answer #10 · answered by nunya b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋