Survey #186 Response from Ginger

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Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
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Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
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Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
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Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
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Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
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Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
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Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
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Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
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Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
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What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?Do they want them? Have they expressed an interest in them? Have they mentioned needing or looking for an item like one I’m decluttering. Ex: Giving our Cuisinart food processor to a niece who loves to cook, has a big kitchen and wants to buy one. Ours is rarely used. I prefer a mini food processor.
▪️Once I gift away something - I have no more say in what they do with it.
My one caveat are items passed down to me by family members. I ask them to keep it in the family if at all possible. ▪️Fortunately - we have an auction at our annual family reunion. So, those items are sold to the highest bidder with the back history documented. This year was our 53rd annual reunion. 3rd generation are taking on the responsibilities of reunion officers.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?Are the items clean, in good shape, usable and commonly needed/wanted items? Depending on the circumstances.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?My sister gave me an expensive round (60”) bamboo game table with 4 bamboo, Club chairs with newly upholstered seats. In 1982! I still use it. I love this set, but, it’s always been too big for the space and we’ve worn out the mechanics of the swivel club chairs.
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