what goes around comes around

What Goes Around, Comes Around
Wendy moved slowly down the aisle searching for the perfect wedding gift for her cousin. She stopped briefly at an electronic coffeepot, picked up the box, and read about the features before deciding it was too impersonal. Then, a mixer caught her eye but she decided against it after remembering what a terrible cook her cousin was. Finally, she reached up for a crystal punch bowl set. It was the perfect gift, especially since it was already wrapped in silver and white gift wrap. She took the box down from the shelf and headed for the door. Passing her shoes and coats and dresses, Wendy walked out of her closet and closed the door behind her. The punch bowl, which had been given to her as a housewarming present a few years ago, would be ideal for Wendy’s cousin, and Wendy would rid herself of one more unwanted present. The Queen of Regifting had struck again. Regifting is a process in which a person recycles a gift she or he no longer wants by giving it to someone else. When it’s done correctly, regifting works well for both the giver and the receiver. For example, Donna received a beautiful cashmere sweater for her birthday, but in a size large. Donna wears a medium, but her co-worker Callie has a fuller figure and a taste for the nicer things in life. So, when it’s time to exchange Christmas presents, Donna will give Callie the sweater. Callie will be happy to get a new sweater and Donna will be glad to clear her closet. Similarly, the last thing that Kevin ever wants to do is read about or tour cars. However, his mother-in-law gave Kevin two tickets to the famous Barrett-Jackson Car Show. Knowing how much his boss loves specialty cars, Kevin gives him the tickets. In doing so, Kevin scores points with his boss, and his boss gets to enjoy a fun weekend in Arizona. There are many reasons why people regift. Some people regift because it’s convenient. Perhaps they don’t have the time to go shopping or maybe they can’t