Is it ok to regift?

[Anonymous]

My aunts don’t communicate. After a big falling out. One aunt gave me cheap jewellery for my birthday that is more to my other aunt’s taste. Should I give this to my other aunt? It’s a gold plated necklace and a gold plated bracelet.

[Oliverlogan263]

Uhh that's a tricky situation. On one hand, it would be kinda rude to straight up regift something. But I can see why you don't really want the jewelry either if it's not really your style. A few things to consider:

- Was the gift super personal or meaningful that your aunt would be sad if you passed it on? Or was it just like a generic birthday gift?

- You could wait a while so it's not obvious you're regifting. Like give it to your other aunt for her birthday coming up or something.

- Maybe try modifying it slightly so it feels more like you're sharing something cool versus straight regifting. Like if you could add some cooler charms to the bracelet or something.

- Be subtle about it if you do give it to your other aunt. Don't be like "hey this wasn't my style so here you go!" Play it off more like you happened to see it and think of her.

- Also depends how petty the falling out was between your aunts. Don't wanna stir up more drama!

Ultimately up to you - no big deal if you keep it either. Maybe test the waters by showing your other aunt casually and see how she reacts first before fully committing to giving it to her. Just some ideas to make it less blatant regifting!

[blackgaletiger]

Regifting is pretty normal but i wouldn't do it if the original sender and the new recipient know each other or if one aunt would tell the other. If you dont care of they do then go ahead

[Anonymous]

Yes do it!