What to do with a gift you don't like

Christmas is, among many other things, a time to give and receive gifts. We must think about what our friends and family will like the most, and we spend the weeks before the holidays shopping. But sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the gift is not the right one. And the situation is even worse when we are the ones who receive something we don't like.

This happens more often than we can imagine. According to an Oracle survey, 77% of the population believe they will return at least one of their gifts, and close to 20% think they will exchange more than half. So, when these dates pass, the stores will once again receive packages that have not convinced their recipients.

To succeed with a gift, they explain from the UOC, it must be taken into account that whoever receives it will always value the time and effort invested more than the economic value . Therefore, it is a good detail to tell why we have chosen it and what we want to convey. Even so, our story may not be convincing.

If the opposite is the case, and we find ourselves before a gift that clearly does not fit with us, we must know how to react so that no one ends up offended. According to the UOC, one must be empathetic and always be grateful for the good intentions of those who have bought us something; Let's avoid overly aggressive reactions. But we should also explain that the gift this time has not been successful.

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We should be grateful for the intention and not be unpleasant, but without failing to explain that this time they have not succeeded

After this, all that remains is to decide what to do with that sweater , that vase or that book that we do not want to keep but that is now ours. Consumer trends are changing, and we no longer accumulate so many things that we really don't need, nor do we throw away everything that doesn't interest us. The same thing happens with gifts, and it is better to be aware of how we can take advantage of them.

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Exchanges and returns

The most classic solution is to go to the store to try to exchange or return the gift. If we trust that person enough to explain why we weren't enthusiastic about their idea, we can also ask for the ticket. Although leaving it attached to the package would have been a nicer detail than the gift itself.

If our relationship isn't that close, or we don't feel comfortable being so direct, we can always opt for a white lie: those pants weren't your size, and you already have that CD or book on your shelf. In any case, it is better to try to exchange the gift than to return it, because that way you can share with the other person what it is that you really like.

The nicer option, however, is to offer to have your friend or family member come with you to the store. You will spend some time together and between the two of you you will be able to choose something more appropriate, that will convince you both.

The problem with this alternative is that you have to be very aware of the change deadlines. Each establishment has its own, and the return criteria do not work the same on all sites either. Here it is the responsibility of the buyer to be well informed, because we never know for sure if we are making a mistake.

Donations

Donating unwanted gifts is a nice touch. Thus, you ensure that the gift that has been given to you with the best intentions will reach someone who needs it (and will appreciate it) more than you. Also, this is the best option if you are worried about how the person who gave it to you will react. No one will blame you for trying to do a good deed.

For donations, in almost all cities it is easy to find an NGO or municipal service that is in charge of managing the collection and distribution of aid. To this end you can allocate practically everything: clothes, books, toys, school supplies...

And if we want to focus on collaborating at the local level, there are initiatives like BeneBene, an application where you expose everything you want to donate and the closest organizations contact you when they need you.

Reselling

Selling a gift is perhaps, along with re-gifting, the most unpopular option. It may be because we understand that what they have given us was intended as a personal detail. Or maybe we just didn't think about it until recently. The fact is that this is our last alternative.

It is preferable to consider the other options first. But if we come to the conclusion that it is the best we can do and the money is better than another product from that store, go ahead with it.

The resale of gifts has gained weight in recent years thanks to the facilities offered by the Internet. From the sofa at home we can negotiate sales, and it is much easier to find interested buyers. To relaunch our gift to the market, we can choose from a huge variety of platforms: there are specialized in certain types of products, and there are more generic ones, where you can find almost anything.

Whichever you choose, make sure beforehand that your relative or friend doesn't use it too. Even if you have explained that the gift has not been the best of your life, this might not be too funny.

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