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They shouldn't have. Really. They should not have gotten you that present. Avoid the hassle and guilt of shedding unwanted gifts with eHow expert tips for gracefully receiving, returning, recycling, regifting and retailing undesirables.
In an age of conspicuous consumption when we tend to buy what we want when we want it, the art of gift-giving has turned into a hit or miss affair. While etiquette allows a Read More
There's going to be a time in your life, if it hasn't happened already, when you'll get a gift that you really don't like. You could intentionally show your displeasure, Read More
It's the worst gift in the world, but you have to be polite. It would be rude to tell the giver what you really think of the gift, even if the giver has really bad taste. Read More
It happens to every bride and groom--the strange wedding gift. You either can't figure out what it is, or can't figure out why your guest thought you'd want it. This can Read More
Remember that graciousness is part manners, part compassion. Read More
As members of society, children have learned what they have seen, materialism and wanting to excess with no need for gratitude, is the norm. Thankfulness means being Read More
If you want to lift your own spirit or make everyday of your life special, then learn how to give sincere praise to other people. Have you ever notice when someone gives Read More
Even the most sophisticated holiday planner may find himself in receipt of an unexpected gift or last minute get-together. For those of you who cringe at the very thought Read More
You know what they say about gifts, it’s the thought that counts. While that is true, sometimes we get gifts that we just can’t or won’t use. Keeping them does nothing but Read More
Despite how many hints you drop, a far-away relative or less-than-best friend might miss the mark with a holiday gift. While dated etiquette rules dictate you keep the Read More
There are two types of people in the world: those who can’t bear the thought of stepping into a store the day after Christmas (and may not even go shopping again until the Read More
It's a great deal of fun to receive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, or any event that means giving you a gift. Sometimes, though, there are those gifts that you just do not Read More
Now that Christmas is over and February, not to mention another gift-giving holiday, is approaching. It's time to unload those oh-so-crazy gifts that you were not so crazy Read More
Christmas is over and you're stuck with gift cards you will never use. Instead of losing money by tossing it away in the junk drawer or selling it at a 10% discount on Read More
Whether you ordered the product yourself or received it as a gift, you can easily return merchandise purchased from an e-tailer. Read More
It's hard to imagine some children doing without toys when so many kids routinely toss them out as new ones arrive. That's why many communities have formed Trash to Read More
"Oh my gosh, thank you!" Many of us have uttered those words at the exact same moment we've thought "What the heck am I going to do with this?" One option is returning the Read More
Christmas, and birthdays are big times for giving gift certificates. However, so many people get gift certificates to places that aren't quite to their taste. Trading in Read More
It's a taboo subject, but one that everyone experiences at some time in their life: re-gifting. Often it begins with ugly wrapping paper or an atrocious gift bag and has Read More
So you there you are, in your wrapping-paper-strewn wreck of a living room on Christmas morning, slouched in an armchair and staring groggy-eyed at the most hideous gift Read More
A white elephant gift exchange, also known as a Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa is a popular game at Christmas parties. As with most Christmas parties, each guest comes with a Read More
Christmas is a time for giving. Yankee Swap, also known as Yankee Doodle, Dirty Santa or White Elephant, is a popular and fun way to exchange gifts, whether it's between Read More
EBay is an Internet auction website that allows users to sell items in an auction format to a worldwide audience. Learning how to sell using eBay will allow you to get rid Read More
EBay is one of the most popular websites on the Internet, but not everyone wants to pay the fees required to post an item for sale on the site. There are other options Read More
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