Survey #186 Response from Peggy

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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.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
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.
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree
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?I only give to friends or family if I am okay with them discarding the item (donating or trashing), the same as I would be if I gave the item to Goodwill. Usually I just give directly to Goodwill. I only give to friends and family if I think they would find the item useful, but always say they don't have to keep it.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?I use Goodwill as much as I can because of its convenience for me. They take everything I have donated, which saves me time. I also like that they hire people who might otherwise be unemployable. I am aware that people complain about them making money but I don't mind Goodwill making money because they are providing a service to people who need a place to donate to.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?What comes to mind is a sweater my daughter didn't want but I know I have several things in this category
Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s).just a comment: love to laugh with you both during the episodes
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I really liked the question about cast offs because often these things become favorites of mine 🙂 (probably things others don't see value in but are useful to me in some way)

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