That set of ninja-themed salt and pepper shakers could’ve come your way because your sister adores your quirky sense of humour. And perhaps your grandmother genuinely believes you’d look good in a neon orange T-shirt.
There’s a chance your best friend wanted to lift your spirits with a musical knife, and with your colleague it’s really the thought that counts when it comes to that box of brightly coloured pens.
The problem with these gifts, no matter how lovingly given, is that you really, really don’t want them. And now there’s a dilemma: stash them away at the back of a cupboard or regift them to someone who might appreciate and love them?