TODAY’S POLL

LAST POLL RESULTS

50.9% of you voted Sometimes, depending on the situation in yesterday’s poll: When you give someone a gift, do you think it’s appropriate to ask them later if they use or like it?

“I suppose it would depend on the situation? It’s usually pretty evident when the recipient receives the gift whether they like it or not. The gift was given to someone, so it’s out of my hands whether they use it or not — and likely not my business anyway! But, to throw in, I do try to put thought into my gifts to others, so I’d like to think that, yes, they will use it.”

“I automatically expect some kind of appreciation or positive comment when I give a gift. I would have no problem asking if they used it or how they liked it if I wasn’t sure. There should never be a feeling of being inappropriate.”

“I’m not afraid to ask because I genuinely want to know if they liked it or if I should have gotten something else. I don’t have time for guessing games.”

“What is the harm in asking? Sometimes it’s actually good to know because it helps you know that person better.”

“You want to be sure you get it fairly right, so the next time you can, too.”

“I like to give gifts to people I know well. I ask them because I want to know if I’m on the right track when giving them gifts. I always mention using and appreciating gifts I’ve received that were spot on. I want the gifts I give to be spot on, too. Also, I’m a big book giver when the subject matches the recipient.”

“I generally mention amazing gifts to the giver, or they see the item in my house or see it being used. I feel the best gift for anyone is something that is consumable — a gift certificate for a restaurant, food items you know they use or love, an experience, etc.”

“I know one gift that never gets returned and always gets used: money.”

“IF YOU DON’T USE IT, GIVE IT BACK TO ME.”

“My preferred answer would’ve been a simple ‘no.’ Why? Because I put a lot of thought into my gift-giving, so when I give somebody a gift, I feel pretty certain they’re going to like it. Regardless, why do I need to know if they’re using it or what they did with it? I don’t want people quizzing me about gifts I’ve received, so I don’t do it to them.”

“I usually don’t need to ask whether a gift is being used. The recipient will fill me in on how the gift is being used. I try to determine a person’s taste, then give accordingly.”

“The fun part is giving the gift. It doesn’t matter to me what they do with it.”

“Once I give a present to someone, I don’t worry if they don’t use it. Not my concern.”

“It’s a gift, so it’s none of your business what they do with it once you give it to them.”

“You will either see it being used or they will mention using it. No need to ask. If they say nothing, they say nothing.”

“I have always felt that once you give someone something, it is theirs to do with as they wish. So, I never ask. However, people should, when thanking you, comment on its usefulness to them.”

“You don’t want to make the recipient uncomfortable by checking up on them.”

“If it’s been mailed or not specifically delivered personally, then yes, you need to verify that it actually arrived at the correct location and/or that the intended recipient received it (just because it says it was delivered doesn’t mean they got it!). Otherwise, the answer you receive may not be the one you hoped for. It’s best to leave it alone.”

“If they liked it, they will tell you.”

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